Source: Christian Science Monitor
by staff
“A trio of elections in Africa this month were not expected to be overly open or fair. Longtime leaders and ruling parties retained power after voting in Cameroon and Ivory Coast. And it’s likely to be the same when Tanzanians go to the polls Oct. 29. Yet, earlier elections this year – in Ghana, Malawi, and Seychelles – did see smooth transfers of power. And, despite political stasis, the continent is showing consistent economic growth combined with stronger, more transparent financial governance. Forty-four African countries (including Ivory Coast and Tanzania) are expected to surpass the global average growth rate this year, thanks to new discoveries of oil and gas as well as modest gains in agricultural productivity and manufacturing. And just last week, the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF) removed four countries – including two of the continent’s largest economies – from its ‘grey list.'” (10/28/25)
https://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2025/1028/How-Africa-gains-from-transparency