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Eritrea’s Not So Special Court
The current make up of the Eritrean Judiciary is a major road block in terms of the country’s future development.
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August 2011 IIJD Newsletter Update
The August 2011 IIJD newsletter updates and highlights on recent events briefly presenting the current state of affairs of Africa.
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The Ben Ali Trial in Tunisia: A Hollow Justice
Had it not been for Tunisia, many argue that the Arab Spring that swept throughout the Middle East would not have occurred. Discontent over unemployment and oppression had reached a boiling point….
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The Moroccan King’s Speech Edition
The Alaouite Dynasty has been ruling Morocco in some capacity since the 17th century. Since gaining independence in March of 1956…...
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July 2011 IIJD Newsletter Update
The July 2011 IIJD newsletter update is composed of short paragraphs that highlight event recent Africa’s events or briefly present the current State of Affairs of African countries.
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Museveni and the Idiot’s Guide to Establishing a Dictatorship
Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni has slowly but surely sacrificed the democratic principles, Ugandans’ well-being and his country to remain in power.
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Evaluating the Egyptian Election
The amendments to the Law on the Exercise of Political Rights enacted by the SCAF take immense steps towards a free and fair election. However, the true test will come upon implementation….
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June 2011 IIJD Newsletter Update
The June 2011 IIJD newsletter update is composed of short paragraphs that briefly describe the political situation in African countries of concern.
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