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Democracy needs strong institutions for healthy politics

Donald Trump, Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni. [Courtesy]

Countries with mature democracies are believed to have stable political systems that choose and replace leaders through free and fair elections. There is also active participation of citizens in political processes and civic liberty, protection and respect of human rights of all citizens and abide by the rule of law.

The laws and procedures apply equally to all citizens. Globally, credible elections are usually viewed as a symbol of democracy where leaders respect the outcome of an electoral process and pave way for smooth transitions of power.

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