Divide and Conquer? Dictators, Democrats, and Authoritarian Party Divides in the Rise of Democracy in Africa.

The article discusses the essential to the consolidation of democracy, competitive election and electoral transfer of power in Africa. It notes that removal of former dictators and dominant parties is a manifestation of democracy in the region. The author points out the occurrence of competitive elections, electoral turnovers, and democratic stability with the split of the semi-authoritarian party into opposition.