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	African Presidents at USIP Couple Democracy, Security August 2011 \| News Feature by Thomas Omestad The elected presidents of four Francophone countries in West Africa, appearing at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) on July 28, called for consolidating democratic advances in their countries after what for most has been a debilitating period of conflict, dictatorship and political struggle. Countries: Africa, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Niger \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Education, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Rule of Law, Security Sector Reform/Governance