Many governments in Africa are dependent on industrialized countries instead of being free, like the democratic system would suggest. The organizing principle of a democratic system is the nation's sovereignty. For that reason, the only legitimate authority comes from the masses.
Democracy must plead the case of freedom and equality. However, it has also become a means to achieve these aims. In connection with that, we can assert that democracy must include the expression of liberty, the respect of citizens’ rights and economic expansion, which includes immigrant families living in the suburbs outside France’s cities.
In other words, democracy corresponds to the efficiency of the political practices of the government. The state must promote the well-being of its citizens. Therefore, it should make unanimous decisions for the common good. Unfortunately, though, the state's resources are restricted for the benefit of a few people. Thus, the rich always become richer, and the poor poorer. This is why the economic situation is disastrous. Under these circumstances, is it possible to encourage democracy in Africa without the help of the USA? Yes, I think so.
All social and economic life is political. Thus, democracy is a difficult system of government to institute and maintain in newly independent countries. Although democracy is useful in getting out of dictatorial systems, single party rule remains afterwards in most African states.
It is true that political leaders can't afford to have an opposition party. All work together during the general elections, and the vote is boycotted. Some presidents amend the constitution to canvass a new mandate even if the masses disapprove of their political practice. That is the reason why soldiers overthrow the government in most African countries. Since 1960 there have been a lot of military coups in Africa. Promises of a golden age have not come true; instead we see little improvement in the life of the masses. So elections alone don't equal democracy in Africa or anywhere else: people vote, but real reform mostly remains a dream.
Africa can’t develop in these conditions. Recently, Gabon, for example, has been troubled by attempted assassinations, civil disturbance and corruption in the government. Wealth is unevenly distributed and contracts in the global economic market are unfair to African countries. The United Nations Organization has the duty to protect peace in the world and in Africa.
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