The Manden Charter of Kurukan Fuga: A Model for Democratic Governance in Africa and Beyond
The Mande Charter of Kurukan Fuga, also known as the Kurukan Fuga Declaration or the Manden Charter, is a seminal document in West African history that is widely considered as one of the earliest examples of constitutional democracy in the world. This charter was adopted in the 13th century by the Manden people, who were …