Democracy in Africa and the dangers of a judicial selectorate, by Chidi Odinkalu

Democracy in Africa and the dangers of a judicial selectorate, by Chidi Odinkalu

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu In March 2006, Uganda’s Supreme Court convened to begin adjudication of the disputes over the presidential election that occurred the previous month in the country. Voting took place on 23 February. Two days later, on 25 February, the Electoral Commission announced the results giving the incumbent, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, 59.28% of […]

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