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Illusion of choice: Democracy a numbers game in Africa’s crowded presidential races
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The Mail & Guardian
Having worked in the field of elections and democratic governance in Africa, I have seen this trend play out far beyond Malawi’s borders.
Zimbabwe’s 2018 presidential election had 23 candidates, Mali’s 2018 election had 24 candidates.
In Central African Republic, 30 candidates contested the 2015 presidential election in a country with fewer than six million people.
In Zimbabwe, the 2008 presidential election saw a violent and controversial run-off.
What is driving this surge of presidential candidates in Africa?
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