Obasanjo, Buhari and their contrasting leadership styles - The Nation

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

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The intimidating credentials of former President Olusegun Obasanjo and President Muhammadu Buhari set them apart with regard to elections and general governance styles. While their military backgrounds may have helped them to shape their political and leadership styles, some people believe that President...

Democracy & Governance

Tigrayan forces announce retreat, but Ethiopia rejects peace overture

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

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In Ethiopia, a civil war that’s been raging for more than a year seems to be entering a new phase. Rebel forces from the Tigray region are relinquishing areas seized from federal control. But the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says it is skeptical of the rebels’ ultimate goals. As Ali Rogin reports, the conflict may be evolving, but peace remains elusive.

Peace Processes

Malawi with Johnnie Carson - CSIS' 49 Podcast

Thursday, July 15, 2021

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Judd and Nicole are joined by Johnnie Carson (U.S. Institute of Peace) to discuss Malawi’s democracy, recommending a rebuilding of U.S-Malawi relationships, invitations to the Summit for Democracy, and recognition of the Malawian Supreme Court. Plus, why U.S. diplomats should...

Democracy & Governance

Uganda Election Challenges - Voice of America

Friday, January 15, 2021

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Although Ugandans voted in presidential and parliamentary elections on Thursday, the refusal by President Yoweri Museveni’s government to allow most election observers and the media to monitor the vote has had many democracy advocates deeply concerned. There have also been several incidents of violence against...

Democracy & GovernanceGlobal Elections & Conflict

Factbox: Ethiopia's reclusive neighbour Eritrea - Reuters

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

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Reports that Eritrea has sent troops over the border into Ethiopia to help fight rebellious forces in Tigray have fuelled fears of wider instability in the Horn of Africa. Both nations’ governments deny any Eritrean involvement in the fighting which started on Nov. 4 between...