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Can African countries resist democracy capture?

Eddy Micah Jr. | Isaac Mugabi
July 11, 2025

Experts are warning that democracy across Africa is under serious threat. The new Democracy Capture (DEMCAP) Index shows that powerful interests are increasingly taking control of democratic institutions, undermining governance. Eddy Micah Jr. talks to researchers Dr. John Osae-Kwapong and Lois Matthew.

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