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Opposition victories, especially those that remove long-standing authoritarian regimes, have been associated with democratic strengthening, with transfers of power shown to boost…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254306
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Jammeh has rescinded his initial concession and is challenging the outcome.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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Zimbabwe cash crisis.
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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If Barrow is inaugurated, it will mark the first peaceful transfer of power since the country gained independence. Incumbent Yahya Jammeh, who seized power in a 1994 military…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216441
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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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Sierra Leone's new president
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB232030
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Nevertheless, the political situation remains extremely fragile, rebel activity continues, and allegations of human rights abuses and reports of conflicts over business interests…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267801
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Political outlook for Madagascar.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB199944
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The continent’s trajectory is not a uniformly bleak one, however, as it also features the only two countries to move towards democracy during the COVID-19 pandemic: Malawi and…