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The World Weekly, 7 September 2017

ARI's Director Edward Paice was quoted by The World Weekly on Kenya's democratic progress in light of the recently annulled election.
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Reforming Nigeria from within

Drawing on experience of working within Nigeria’s political system, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dimeji Bankole, puts forward some ideas for reform.
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The Code of Conduct Act and Liberia’s 2017 election

Ahead of Liberia's 2017 elections some provisions of the 2014 Code of Conduct Act are proving particularly controversial. Ibrahim Al-Bakri Nyei explains why.
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Tanzania: From Democracy to Autocracy?

Zitto Kabwe, party leader of ACT-Wazalendo and the Member of Parliament for Kigoma Urban constituency, argues that while the United Republic of Tanzania is a youthful and dynamic nation, beneath the surface not all is well.
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2017: Elections in Africa

At least 6 sub-Saharan African nations are due to hold presidential or parliamentary elections in 2017. Check out the expert briefings, articles and other material on our interactive elections resource.
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The State of Democracy in Africa

Event with Fadumo Dayib, Dr Robtel Neajai Pailey and Dr George Bob-Milliar on elections, democracy and women’s representation in politics
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Mali is becoming a failed state and it is not the jihadists’ fault

Kamissa Camara argues that a focus on regional security masks the root cause of the Malian crisis. Until Mali’s governance and leadership deficits are addressed, attempts to stabilise the country will prove futile.
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Co-option and cabinets in Uganda

Michael Mutyaba looks at the tactic of opposition co-option in Uganda; a strategy that has been continuously used by the NRM since it came to power in 1986