In modern democracies, parties are fundamental institution of state and are strategically positioned to the formation of government in every country; however, the type of parties in the polity is determine by the party system. In the words, the degree of democratic practice is measured by the types of party whether it is one party state, two party system or multiple party system. This book, highly scholar and well written is aimed at providing a comprehensive and state of the art knowledge on latest development, information and research as well as relevant practices, trends, energy issues, and prospects of political parties' formation, the importance of pressure groups in articulating and promoting interest of their members in African countries as well as in other nations in a comparative perspective. The focus is centered on the evolution of this subject in Africa. In furtherance, the importance of ideology and the role of civic society in ever evolving democratic society to the political stability of nations have been well articulated. The book is fundamentally for students who must take it as a compulsory course. Also, academician, researchers, politicians and professionals who want to improve their understanding of these issues and their relationship to one another. The book also throws light on the future and prospects of political parties in Africa in relation to pressure groups and the civil society as well as in other climes of the world. As a result, researchers, policy makers, political office holders, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate students will find the book exceedingly valuable.