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Kenyatta and Odinga claim the reforms will mitigate Kenya’s winner-takes-all political culture. Critics allege they aim simply to shore up an emerging Kenyatta/Odinga coalition…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257129
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Although many factors explain his political longevity, one key element is his consistent ability to maintain rivalries among powerful subordinates. In part, this is expressed by…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274658
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The highly contentious vote has been described by opposition parties as a dictatorial power grab by Union of the Comoros President Azali Assoumani.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236551
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Basis of power in Rwanda.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB213625
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The Court's heavy criticism of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) means that changes of both personnel and structure are likely. The judgement has also given momentum to the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250441
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WhatsApp and African elections.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB245529
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Although some countries have seen peaceful transfers of power to opposition parties -- such as in Cape Verde last month and Nigeria in March 2015 -- the trend is towards rising…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210364
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The ruling ZANU-PF party appears to be trying to control the campaign and outcome to a much greater extent than in 2018. However, this effort is being complicated by record levels…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281108
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Officials have blamed militant anglophone separatists for the killings, although no group has yet taken responsibility. The killings come amid an escalating security crisis in the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB235553
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At the SWAPO party congress in late November, Geingob was elected to his first full term as the leader of the ruling party, defeating Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service…