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Are protests in Africa politically or economically motivated? This new book has answers. Kim Yi Dionne - August 24, 2018 [caption id="attachment_77099" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters surround a bonfire on a
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Is electoral violence in sub-Saharan Africa overreported? This new book looks at the data. Stephanie Burchard and Kim Yi Dionne - August 12, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45073" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Supporters of President Edgar Lungu gather
This is what the conviction of Chad’s former dictator means for African human rights Elise Keppler - June 10, 2016 [caption id="attachment_41896" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Chad's former dictator Hissène Habré raises
Here’s everything you need to know about Senegal’s 2016 referendum Catherine Kelly - April 3, 2016 The referendum brings a shorter presidential term – but could make future elections even less competitive.
The day mainstream media became old in South Africa Sean Jacobs and Herman Wasserman - November 25, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32650" align="aligncenter" width="620"] South African President Jacob Zuma delivers his address
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