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While officially the dissolution was in response to the November legislative elections, the government is deeply paranoid following an alleged foiled coup against Obiang in late…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB229348
ISSN: 2633-304X
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EQUATORIAL GUINEA: Leadership will stifle opposition
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES227867
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GABON: Opposition weaknesses may boost junta
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES281810
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There is no consistent regional norm on this issue. Third term bids are often destabilising, but leaders that opt to respect term limits and hand off power to a close associate…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266713
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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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Out of ECOWAS’s 15 member states, only Togo and The Gambia do not have a two-term stipulation. However, the regional organisation is pushing for every member state to set such…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB224717
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However, the lack of effective electoral planning and announced delays have raised questions about their sincerity. Moreover, the recent spate of coups -- nine successful military…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283413
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Angola's military outlook.
GABON: Junta will look to improve regional ties