An examination of the evolution of democracy in Ghana and Tanzania, following long periods of single-party and military rule, and looks at the current and potential obstacles to democratic development. After discussing the nature of democracy, the author goes on to consider the conditions which have made the emergence of multi-party politics possible in Ghana and Tanzania. The book looks at the balance of forces between governments and campaigners for pluralist democracy, and at the outcomes that emerged.

Formal political structures have produced little more than 'electoral democracy' in Africa without tackling the problems of poverty and elite exploitation. This book looks at the opportunities for, and limitations of, voluntary bodies in seeking a more 'just' order at both African and global levels.

Each person is born with a dream to do something greater than himself. It could be a dream to build an empire, to discover a cure, to run a marathon, or simply to love and be loved. It burns brightly in the heart, as an eternal flame of hope. And for many, the dream successfully transforms itself into reality. But what of those who confront impregnable obstacles that stand brazenly against their dreams? And what do you do when the raging floods of life threaten to permanently extinguish the flame of your dreams? Out of the Closet and Into God's Love chronicles the story of two individuals who...