The Transition to Democratic Governance in Africa

Africa is currently experiencing sociopolitical and economic changes of unprecedented proportions. New leaders institutions discourses and methods of political organization and action are shaping a new future.Through a case-study approach this essay collection provides a comprehensive analysis of the history trajectory actors institutions contradictions failures and opportunities in contemporary efforts at democratization in Africa. While presenting the dynamics of democracy and democratization in several African countries they also look at critical issues in Africa''s transition projects from political parties and elections through constitutions and constitutionalism to new structures of power and politics. A provocative analysis for scholars students researchers and policy makers involved with African political and economic development.