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Afrobarometer data note worrying trends for democracy in Africa
“Democratic governance in Africa is facing severe headwinds, particularly at the level of supply,” Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) board chair E. Gyimah-Boadi warned Thursday at a conference in Accra organised by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
Themed "African governance futures: Strengthening democratic resilience amid disruption,” the conference brought together more than 80 governance experts from across the African continent to discuss the latest developments in the governance sector.
Speaking on “The future Africans want,” Gyimah-Boadi shed light on the aspirations of African citizens as well as challenges and their implications for democratic governance on the continent. Sharing insights from the latest Afrobarometer data, based on surveys in 36 African countries in 2021/2022, he noted that a majority of Africans prefer democracy over any other system of government and endorse democratic norms, institutions, and practices such as multiparty competition, constitutional limits on presidential tenure, and free media. However, while the desire to live under governments that are democratic and accountable remains fairly strong among Africans, some worrying trends have emerged as popular subscription to democratic norms and institutions has waned in several countries.
“Between 2014/2015 and 2021/2022, support for democracy has steeply dropped in several countries: Mali, Burkina Faso, South Africa, and Guinea, respectively by 36, 26, 21, and 15 percentage points,” Gyimah-Boadi said.
He also highlighted a softening stance toward the role of the military in national politics. While a solid majority still reject military rule, the level of opposition has declined significantly over the past decade. Only three of the 30 countries surveyed consistently between 2014 and 2022 show increases in popular rejection of military rule, and a slim majority (53%) are willing to countenance military intervention if elected officials abuse their power. Tolerance for military intervention is higher among young people (56% of those aged 18-36 years) than among older citizens (46% of those aged 56 years and above).
“Distressingly, this pro-military-intervention sentiment is a clear majority opinion in 22 out of the 36 countries surveyed, and this view is highly pronounced in Mali, Tunisia, Guinea, Tanzania, Côte d'Ivoire,” he said. “Given their numerical superiority across the continent, it must be deeply concerning that younger Africans are more likely than their elders to express their readiness for military intervention – if need be.”
Highlighting the disparity between citizen aspirations and the supply of democratic governance, Gyimah-Boadi stressed that levels of satisfaction with the functioning of democracy have declined drastically in many countries. He emphasised the urgent need for governments to bridge this gap, deliver accountable governance, and address the concerns of their citizens.
"The wind of democratic decline appears to be gathering momentum across Africa," he warned. "The ability of governments to deliver democracy and accountable governance continues to lag behind the expectations of their citizens, setting the scene for confrontations between ordinary Africans and their domestic political authorities in the coming years. It is crucial for governments to prioritise democratic values, strengthen institutions, and meet the expectations of their people."
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Uganda Breaks Frontiers in Wildlife Transportation
Uganda's Bar Aviation (https://www.BarAviationUg.com/) has made a ground breaking achievement in the field of wildlife transportation in coordination with BAR the leading aviation company in Uganda. BAR successfully completed a task to transport a group of eighteen Rhinos on the weekend of 3rd to 4th of June 2023 with its C-130 aircraft from South Africa to Congo. The aviation sector gained a boost of confidence as Uganda's unwavering commitment to conservation was emphasized by this monumental event.
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The extraordinary journey of these majestic creatures marks a significant milestone in wildlife transportation and further establishes Uganda as a key player in global conservation efforts. According to the Wildlife Conservation Society, Uganda has long been recognized as a leader in wildlife conservation, ranking second richest for mammals and 13th in the World. It is also home to diverse ecosystems and a rich array of plant and bird species.
The successful transportation of these rhinos reinforces the cardinal environment and policies created by the Ugandan government that have enabled private organizations to partake in initiatives meant to preserve its heritage and contribute to global conservation efforts. Bar's successful operation underscores the rapid development and competence of Uganda's aviation industry as such ventures are economically demanding operations that require precision execution.
The African Parks CEO Peter Fearnhead said “efforts to save the northern white Rhino was a case of ‘too little, too late' and should never be allowed to happen again” and so Bar is ready to embark on this move since Garamba is a safe location and has proper protection.
As BAR's CEO Barak Orland puts it, “This is an incredibly profound moment for us at BAR Aviation. Our team worked tirelessly over many months to make this dream into reality and we are delighted that we could be part of something so meaningful for both our country's image abroad as well as for global conservation efforts”.
This remarkable feat achieved by BAR Aviation highlights their commitment towards pushing boundaries within aviation services while providing safe and reliable solutions that help preserve our planet's precious resources. The successful transport of these Rhinos is testament to Uganda's dedication towards making sure no stone is left unturned when it comes to protecting nature's most valuable assets - its wildlife.
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