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High Nomination Fees Impede African Elections

Primul articol: 13 apr. 2026, 14:00 | Ultima actualizare: 13 apr. 2026, 14:00 | 1 sursa | 1 articol
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The increasing cost of nomination fees in African elections is raising concerns about equitable access to political participation. The high fees effectively exclude many potential candidates, particularly those from less affluent backgrounds, creating an uneven playing field. This trend could lead to a situation where only wealthy individuals can afford to run for office, potentially undermining the democratic process and limiting representation.

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And the election winner is … the candidate who can afford Africa’s soaring nomination fees Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian English Suzgo Chitete 13 apr. 2026, 14:00 (acum 3 ore)

And the election winner is … the candidate who can afford Africa’s soaring nomination fees

Presidential elections in Djibouti and Benin at the weekend highlighted how a costly electoral system is reshaping democracyAlexis Mohamed would have loved to stand against his former boss. A longtime adviser to Djibouti’s president, Ismail Omar Guelleh, Mohamed resigned last September, citing democratic regression in the country.But at the election at the weekend, Mohamed was not on the ballot. Now outside the country, he says he cannot return home to file nomination papers or campaign freely w

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