Democracy versus state - the African dilemma?; Africa's constitutional renaissance? stocktaking in the 90s; the consolidation of democracy - debate in Africa - challenges for the civil community; the changing roles of civil society in African democratization processes; civil-military relations in Africa - soldier, state and society in transition; gender, development and democracy; globalization and dominant discourses; human rights and the consolidation of democracy in South Africa; sharing power? intergovernmental relations in democratic transitions; conclusion. Appendix: 92 days in the life of a continent.
