The Missing Link in Electoral Democracy in Francophone Africa

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The book explores the evolution of constitutionalism in Francophone Africa since the early 1990s, highlighting the shift from a constitution that served political leaders to a demand for accountability and transparency. It addresses the need for new paradigms to reconcile ongoing political changes with constitutional ideals, emphasizing the importance of innovative mechanisms to reflect socio-political realities. By renewing concepts and reexamining power dynamics, it advocates for a structural and institutional framework that aligns with the unique contexts of African societies.