Donald Trump is one of many political leaders through history who has claimed he embodies the voice of ‘the people’ – but which people he means matters quite a lot.
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Some fascists claim that democracy and fascism have the same goal – to give effect to the will of the people. But who the people are is where the ideologies divide.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi making a speech at the AU headquarters.
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The commitment of African leaders remains the greatest obstacle to African renaissance and development. Consultation with citizens is also called for.
While it’s true that the “freedom convoy” revealed deep political polarization, it’s also true that it has provided us with the opportunity to create a more inclusive and participatory democracy.
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Rather than tolerating divisiveness and intolerance, we can and we should embrace this important moment to create a more participatory form of democracy.