Liberal Democracy: A Misfit for Africa?

Enaifoghe, Andrew Osehi

This book examines the incompatibility of Western democratic models within African socio-political contexts. The book explores historical, cultural, and structural factors that make the wholesale adoption of Western democracy problematic for African nations. It argues that democracy, as practiced in the West, often overlooks indigenous governance systems and traditional values, leading to political instability and governance failures. The work proposes alternative frameworks rooted in African realities, aiming to foster sustainable governance and development. This book's focus is on whether Western liberal democracy is fundamentally incompatible with the historical, sociocultural, and cultural conditions of Africa. Critics contend that Africa's community ethos and spiritual traditions are incompatible with Western democracy's emphasis on individualism, adversarial politics, and secularism.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2026-08-23

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783032298157

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Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 236