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September 10, 2025IDS BulletinOpen Access

Can Civil Society Sustain Democratic Governance in Africa?

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MRMark Robinson

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Analysis reveals civil society's impact on democratic governance in Africa, highlighting challenges to civic space.

Key Points

  • Civil society can sustain democratic governance amidst challenges, but faces significant constraints in Africa.
  • The resurgence of authoritarian rule undermines democratic transitions, impacting civic space significantly.
  • Governance reforms have stalled, and violence has increased, particularly with conflicts in the Horn of Africa.
  • External actors and democracy activists remain hopeful, yet the threats to civic space pose ongoing challenges.

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Mark Robinson (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d5fe54b1d3bfb60f924fhttps://doi.org/10.19088/1968-2025.124
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