Following the success of its first documentary titled “Senegal: One Power, Two Terms,” AfricTivistes continues to celebrate Senegalese democracy with a new film, “Victory of Democracy: Insights from Senegal.” This work explores the resilience of a country that, despite political challenges and rising social tensions, remains an example of democratic stability in a region marked […]

From 14th October to 4th November 2024, the Africa Drive For Democracy conference on the theme of “Rediscovering Africa’s Democratic Soul: Renewing the Commitment to Democracy” was in full swing. Centred around a series of virtual sessions, the event, organised by a number of organisations including AfricTivistes, brought together some of the most influential voices […]

In January, AfricTivistes launched the Champion of Governance and Democracy initiative to contribute to promoting democratic governance in Africa through an open and citizen-driven distinction. After a thorough process of screening, pre-selection, jury voting, and public voting, the identity of the laureate will be revealed during the Africa Drive for Democracy Indaba on 24 November […]

The issue of term limits has always been a major concern on the continent. In the aftermath of independence, many African states adopted strong regimes, citing the need for social cohesion and economic development. This conception of political power stifled any attempts at democratic opening. The limitation on the number of terms was practically non-existent, […]