African nations establish bicameral parliaments, despite research indicating they often consolidate executive power and weaken opposition.
Many African nations are establishing bicameral parliaments to enhance democracy, contrary to a global trend of eliminating upper chambers. However, recent research indicates that these upper houses often serve to weaken opposition and consolidate executive power. The study reveals that the likelihood of creating new upper chambers increases significantly when opposition parties gain seats, suggesting that ruling parties may exploit bicameralism to reinforce control rather than promote democratic governance.
September 12, 2024
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