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How COVID-19 undermines democracy in Africa

4 min read As the recorded number of infections in Africa edges towards the six million mark, it has become clear that Covid-19 is not only a public health challenge. Apart from the devastating economic impact of lockdowns and related regulations, the pandemic is undermining the well-being of democracy in Africa. In prioritising public health, governments have drawn on emergency legislation to implement lockdown regulations. These measures narrowthe gap between authoritarianism and democracy and can be used as a pretext for authoritarian regimes to hold on to power. The pandemic struck at a critical time for some of Africa’s democracies and coincided with several elections scheduled for

The Fiji Times » General election – Project to strengthen public understanding

Felix Chaudhary 15 July, 2021, 11:45 am The Fijian Elections Office National Results Centre during the last election. Public trust and confi dence in electoral processes is “a critical factor for acceptance of electoral outcomes, political stability and peace prospects”, says Dialogue Fiji executive director Nilesh Lal. Picture: FILE The United Kingdom is working with Dialogue Fiji to support civil society organisations and journalists strengthen public understanding and confidence in the upcoming 2022 General Election. “We are glad to support this project, which aims to strengthen public understanding and participation in the coming election,” said British High Commissioner to Fiji George Edgar. “Civil society and the media have an important role to play in the democratic process.”

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