A new Afrobarometer study reveals that though majority of Africans still want democracy, fewer than one in six qualify as “dissatisfied democrats” who will protect against authoritarian backsliding.
In the second of its Pan-Africa Profiles based on recent public-opinion surveys in 34 countries, Afrobarometer reports that contrary to fears of a democratic recession, large majorities of Africans continue to support democracy and reject authoritarian alternatives.
But fewer Africans are getting the democracy they demand, the analysis shows, and even fewer – just 15% – are insistent enough on better democracy to form a bulwark against authoritarian encroachment.
The new report provide in-depth analysis tracking popular demand for democracy and perceived supply of democracy over time, identifying attitudes and trends that vary widely by country and demographic group.
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By: Kekeli Kuatsenu/awakenewsonline.com
