DAR ES SALAAM, April 30 -- A Tanzanian political analyst has urged African countries to articulate a unified position on governance and democracy, arguing that inconsistent domestic standards weaken the continents ability to respond to external pressure.

Speaking in an interview, Dr. Lupa Ramadhani of the University of Dar es Salaam said debates on democracy and human rights remain contested, particularly between African governance traditions and Western liberal models.

“There are competing interpretations of democracy. Liberal systems emphasise competition and majority rule, while African traditions have historically leaned toward consensus-building,” he said.

Ramadhani referenced the ideas of Julius Nyerere, who advocated...