Malawi gained independence in 1964 from Britain, and was rule by a single party system until 1994 when they began holding elections. As noted by the CIA World Factbook, “The country’s economic performance has historically been constrained by policy inconsistency, macroeconomic instability, limited connectivity to the region and the world, and poor health and education […]
Madagascar gained independence from France in 1960, and was ruled by a single-party system until democratic elections were held in 1992. Protests over the election of President Ravalomanana lead to a short period of military rule in 2006. Parliamentary elections were held in 2013. The main source of employment for citizens of Madagascar is in […]
During World War I South Africa occupied what would become Namibia, and maintained rule of the country until 1988, when power was transferred to the South-West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO). Namibia now is ruled by a parliamentary system with a President, and holds elections. Mineral deposits and their extraction account for the majority of Namibia’s […]