JOHANNESBURG - Experts and thought leaders are coming together for a symposium on development and the future of democracy in Africa.
They will also look at the role of the African Union and its Regional Economic Communities.
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They say many African countries have failed to attain political development beyond the ritualistic conduct of elections and superficial political transitions.
Dr Adeoye Akinola is with the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation at the University of Johannesburg.
Dr Akinola discussed this further.