strategies by political parties during recent presidential elections in Kenya, South Africa, and Zambia. Specifically, the paper … argues that the nature of party competition in Africa, combined with rapid urbanization and informalization of the labour … Africa intersect with voting behaviour and political party development. -- Africa ; democratization ; political parties …

The youth have long represented an important constituency for electoral mobilization in Africa. Today, as the region … generational identities within the region, very little is really known about the political participation of Africa's youth. In … order to address this issue, we combine country-level variables for 19 of Africa's most democratic countries with individual …

How does aid impact democracy in sub-Saharan Africa? Drawing on existing literature, this study elaborates on the …-offs that remain unresolved. -- accountability ; Africa ; democratic consolidation ; foreign aid ; party systems …

Electoral coalitions are becoming increasingly popular among opposition parties in Africa because they offer many … in terms of their policy orientation. Based on a dataset spanning all opposition coalitions since 2000 in Africa … over time, which is critical for party development and broader consolidation. -- Africa ; campaign strategies ; electoral …