LAWFARE AND ITS IMPACT ON ELECTORAL INTEGRITY IN AFRICA

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Lawfare and Its Impact on Electoral Integrity in Africa

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In recent African electoral cycles, "lawfare"—the deliberate weaponization of legal frameworks and criminal justice systems—has emerged as a significant threat to electoral integrity. This brief explores common manifestations of lawfare in the context of African elections, explores tools to combat or mitigate the impacts, including the potential use of inter-party dialogue platforms, and offers questions for further reflection.

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