DEMOCRACY

ELECTIONS AND BEYOND

‘The election of our first female president is an achievement, but the ruling party’s continued dominance raises concerns’

Joram Useb | NAMIBIA

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘South Korea’s democracy once again proved its strength in the face of an authoritarian challenge’

Soo Suh | SOUTH KOREA

‘Even though Trump was democratically elected, he poses a significant threat to democracy’

Jamil Dakwar | UNITED STATES

‘This exercise of people power against systemic electoral fraud can inspire others in the region’

Brisky Fanuel Ncube | MOZAMBIQUE

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘This election showed the strength of people’s voice when they refuse to serve the interests of a few’

Dumiso Gatsha | BOTSWANA

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘The authorities could have done more to protect our democracy and stability’

Ion Manole | MOLDOVA

‘We were prepared for a crisis, but the sheer scale of electoral manipulation and vote-rigging took us by surprise’

Eduard Marikashvili | GEORGIA

‘The next president must listen to a younger generation that’s increasingly vocal about its democratic aspirations’

Zenaida Machado | MOZAMBIQUE

‘People expressed at the ballot box their frustration over the economic crisis and political corruption’

Freddy Gamage | SRI LANKA

‘Despite the stated aim of democratising the judiciary, the government seeks to undermine its independence’

Carlos Pelayo Moller | MEXICO