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11 Feb. 2025, 15:15-17:00

Democratic momentum in Africa? Reflections on the recent election in Ghana

Is the recent successful election in Ghana a sign of a broader trend of democratic momentum in Africa? And what are the factors that explain this success? In this seminar we discuss and reflect on the recent election in Ghana, on the factors explaining its success and its challenges, on key topics of the election debate such as water and illegal mining, as well as the often-ignored religious factor in the election.