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Despite creeping atrocities carried out by state actors, acts of violence targeting government figures and high-ranking National Council for the Defence of Democracy-Forces for…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB217221
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Opposition parties reject the new dates, stating that their main demand is for Nkurunziza to step down before polls take place. The new dates adhere to East African Community…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB200233
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The initiative has already seen talks begin between the Congolese government and various armed groups. It also foresees a regional military intervention to tackle ‘negative’…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270030
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The incumbent, President Paul Kagame, is also running after Rwanda voted in 2015 to allow him to extend term limits in a referendum. Rwigara is not the only candidate challenging…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220667
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The case has drawn widespread attention, not only because of Rusesabagina’s fame, but also because he claims to have been the victim of an extraordinary rendition.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258569
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At least 18 people are known to have died in a series of protests that followed President Pierre Nkurunziza's April 25 announcement that he would run for a third term in June 26…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB199511
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Jammeh has rescinded his initial concession and is challenging the outcome. Across the continent, decisions of presidents to stand down from office are critical for avoiding…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216837
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The upcoming election season, beginning with local polls in May, has the potential to disrupt the fragile political settlement that has held since the 2000 Arusha peace agreement…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB198594
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Tanzania is leading the Burundi peace negotiations. This is part of a growing regional role for the country, economically and diplomatically, which is raising its international…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211362
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In late March, Evariste Ndayishimiye, the secretary-general of the ruling National Council for the Defence of Democracy-Forces for the Defence of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) party…