East Africa is continent’s most democratic place

Supporters of the ruling Chama cha Mapinduzi in Dar es Salaam. A new report shows that Tanzanians are the most satisfied with the way their democracy works. Photo/FILE

East Africa has been ranked as the most democratic region on the continent, hinting at lower pressure in the near future for further regime change as it is the case in North Africa, the worst performer.

According to the latest Afrobarometer 34 survey, more East Africans are generally satisfied with their countries’ democratic credentials even as they demand for a freer and open society.