Political finance reform: Africa's next democratic frontier

Author: Nancy MuigeiPublished on: July 14, 2026Country: Mali

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Political finance reform: Africa's next democratic frontier

Political finance reform is gaining attention across Africa. The African Union's Model Law on Political Party Financing and UNCAC Resolution 11/7 advance transparency commitments. Rising costs of politics exclude women and youth, exemplified by Salimata Kone, Mali's youngest MP in 2020, whose progress reversed without sustained investment.

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