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Burundi Elections: Great Hopes and Great Disappointments
Democratic elections have a profound significance that goes beyond the mere act of choosing leaders. They are used to mark progress, strength, and international standing.
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Africa’s Waning Waters: Dispute over the Nile
With populations booming throughout Africa and water sources already strained due to recurrent drought and desertification, disputes over major African water resources are likely to increase.
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The Sudan Elections: Endeavoring Democracy in a Most Undemocratic Environment
Sudan’s recent elections, first multi-party elections in almost 25 years, demonstrated that the country is moving towards a more democratic political system…
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Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): MONUC’s Impending Withdrawal
In approximately one month, the mandate of the United Nations’ peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUC) will expire, a frightening reality considering the state of the country.
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Media Restrictions in Zimbabwe: The Path to Free and Fair Access
Since achieving independence from colonial powers, African nations have struggled to develop effective governmental institutions that serve the needs of their people.
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Niger: A Coup Pour L’Etat?
Africa experienced yet another coup d’état. A majority faction of Niger’s military, calling themselves the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy (CSRD), staged a military ‘coup’...
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Nelson Mandela’s South Africa: 20 years later
In 1994, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela became the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
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