AFRISOCRACY 101: UNDERSTANDING THE PRINCIPLES OF AFRICAN GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP   For centuries, Africa has been governed under systems imposed by colonial powers—systems that do not reflect our values, cultures, or historical experiences. The most dominant of these is Western democracy, which has too often served as a mask for neo-colonial exploitation and elite domination. Democracy, as practiced in Africa today, has created weak institutions, manipulated elections, and leaders who serve external interests instead of their people. But a new philosophy is rising—Afrisocracy. This is not a borrowed idea; it is a rebirth of indigenous African governance, rooted in community, accountability, and cultural authenticity. Afrisocracy is the African people reclaiming their right to lead themselves, their way. What is Afrisocracy? Afrisocracy can be defined as the African way of governance and leadership—a model built on African values of unity, justice, respect for elders, and collecti...