Abstract
This article analyses the provisions of the African Charter for Popular Participation. It notes the importance of the Charter's main provisions and underscores the point that some of these provisions are rather innovative. The article points out that this has been made possible by the participation of a large number of non-State actors in the drafting of the Charter. It suggests, however, that some provisions of the Charter should be revised in order to strengthen it and reinforce the claim of Africa's citizens to participate in decision-making.