VOA慢速英语:Africans’ Demand for Democracy Declines

downturn – n. a situation in which something (such as business or economic activity) decreases or becomes worse (usually singular)

engage with – phrasal verb to give serious attention to (someone or something)

procedural – adj. describing a series of actions that are done in a certain way or order; an established or accepted way of doing something

aboveboard – adj. open, honest and legal

integrity – n. the quality of being honest and fair

precipitous – adj. happening in a very quick and sudden way

sustain – v. to provide what is needed for (something or someone) to exist, continue, etc.

regime – n. a form of government