While transitioning from autocracy to democracy, media in Africa has always played an important role in democratic and non-democratic states; focusing on politi

The smartphone and social media have transformed Africa, allowing people across the continent to share ideas, organise, and participate in politics like never b

Recent discussion of democratization in Africa has focused primarily on the reform of formal state institutions: the public service, the judiciary, and the legi

This book, the second of two volumes, explores the challenges and opportunities presented by the increased presence of social media within African politics. Ele

This book, the second of two volumes, explores the challenges and opportunities presented by the increased presence of social media within African politics. Ele