Governments are given the power in each country to decide who becomes a citizen. A person becomes a legal citizen when they are added to the national registry (or list) of citizens. A passport or birth certificate can be proof of citizenship, but many people worldwide do not own either
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The DR of Congo’s Controversial Election
On the 31st December 2018, the Democratic Republic of the Congo went to the polls to decide their next president. President Joseph Kabila did not seek re-election. Kabila had been in the role for the previous 18 years after the death of his father. Félix Tshisekedi won the election, resulting
Sudan’s Political Crisis
WHAT IS CURRENTLY HAPPENING IN SUDAN? Recently, there have been anti-government demonstrations across Sudan. Protests began in the north-eastern city of Atbara on December 19th 2018. Since then, the protests have spread to Khartoum (the capital) and across the country. So far, hundreds of protesters, journalists, activists and opposition leaders
Madagascar’s Presidential Elections And What They Mean For Democracy in Africa
The Madagascan presidential elections have been surrounded with controversy, mainly due to financial issues, gender inequality and claims of corruption. Presidential elections themselves are significant in helping to create a stable democracy, which surveys show many African citizens would prefer over other political alternatives. There are parallels between the problems
Balancing victim’s interests and an open judiciary – a look at the Omotoso trial
100 cases of sexual violence are reported every day in South Africa. Hundreds more remain unreported. This week, the trial of Timothy Omotoso, accused of rape, has been broadcast on live television. This is the first rape trial to be broadcast and has attracted widespread attention and criticism. Those who
What is the Rule of Law?
The Rule of Law is a complex concept subject to fierce academic debate. In the field of development, however, it has become an all-encompassing label for good things. This simplification is unfortunate, because there is no such thing as ‘good law’. For example, a law can be clear but violate
Accountability: the far-reaching impact of corruption
One in five people in Africa have paid bribes to access medical services or to obtain documentation. Widespread corruption creates a culture of impunity, meaning that officials consider themselves above the law. Without a culture of accountability, there can be no progress in human rights. AS ABOVE, SO BELOW A
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