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South Africa's Ramaphosa faces reform hurdles

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SOUTH AFRICA

Under President Cyril Ramaphosa, the ANC improved on its historic low of 53.91% in the 2016 local elections but fell short of its 62.15% tally in 2014's general elections…

Madagascar’s Rajoelina may not fulfil pro-poor mandate

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MADAGASCAR

Madagascar's new president.

Guinea’s presidential polls will be next battleground

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GUINEA

The twin votes were marred by an opposition boycott, allegations of electoral fraud and apparent state-backed violence. With a COVID-19-related state of emergency now in…

Somali regional election will have national impact

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SOMALIA

The polls have been delayed twice and mired in controversy amid allegations of political interference by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) and the resignation of both the…

Congo’s 'state of siege' will struggle to deliver

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CONGO-KINSHASA

The attacks came a month after President Felix Tshisekedi imposed a ‘state of siege’ on the two provinces, placing them under military control to rein in violence.

Ethiopia term extension will escalate domestic tension

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ETHIOPIA

This decision was unsurprising, but the details arguably grant Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s ruling Prosperity Party (PP) more than it bargained for, leaving the party in almost…

Ethiopia party purges presage ideological conflict

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ETHIOPIA

The suspension formalises Lemma’s political split with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. It likely also marks a watershed moment in the brewing conflict between pan-Ethiopian and…

South Africa army deployment will not end gang threat

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SOUTH AFRICA

A week earlier, troops from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) arrived in the Western Cape province for an initial three-month deployment to help quell gang violence…

Tanzania candidate may help to unify ruling party

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TANZANIA

Given CCM's political dominance, Magufuli is in a secure position to be elected as Tanzania's next president. President Jakaya Kikwete is due to step down after two five-year…