Writing in The Economist, former senior UN official AlanCDoss and founder of Celtel Mo Ibrahim argue that the pandemic threatens the democratic progress made in Africa in recent years
THE PANDEMIC in Africa will not be just a crisis of public health or the economy. It risks becoming a political emergency that threatens the democratic progress that countries across the continent have made in recent years.
This presents complex questions involving fundamental human rights, the integrity of democracy and the legitimacy of governments. The answers will mean difficult trade-offs. But the people and leaders of Africa must be vigilant to ensure that the pandemic does not become an excuse simply to avoid or postpone elections for political advantage, or to institute authoritarian and anti-democratic measures in the name of public health.
Next, political trust. Leaders should consult widely to build consensus across the political landscape. If they do not, emergency measures may be perceived as a strategy for political gain by incumbents. This subverts the public trust needed to address the health crisis.
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