African Leaders

Paul Biya

Africa’s Lingering Crisis Of Political Succession

Punch Editorial Decades after gaining political independence from the colonial masters, democracy has yet to take root in many African countries. Although the frequency of military coups on the continent is receding, several countries are…


Paul Biya

Africa’s Unenviable Record Of Sit-Tight Leaders

Punch Editorial ONE of the hallmarks of democracy is the successful transfer of the baton of leadership from one government to the next through the conduct of credible elections and the understanding that the continued…