Ballots and Bullets: The Struggle for Democracy in Africa

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Ballots and Bullets: The Struggle for Democracy in Africa

Kwame Nkrumah, one of the most influential Pan-Africanists and the first president of Ghana, once boldly declared, “The independence of Ghana is meaningless unless it is linked up with the total liberation of Africa.” Nkrumah’s vision was clear that African independence was the first step, but true liberation could only be achieved through democratic governance, the rule of law, and collective prosperity. Yet, as we look across the continent tod…