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BBI reforms will exacerbate Kenya's political divides

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KENYA

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…

Zimbabwe may struggle to resolve its economic crisis

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ZIMBABWE

This translates into soaring prices for essential goods with dire implications for the estimated 43% of the population living in extreme poverty. Contributing to the situation is…

Ethiopia’s ethnic federalism will face strains

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ETHIOPIA

Challenges to Ethiopia's system of ethnic federalism.

Cameroon political rivalries may lead to instability

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CAMEROON

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…

Comoros referendum raises new backsliding fears

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COMOROS

The highly contentious vote has been described by opposition parties as a dictatorial power grab by Union of the Comoros President Azali Assoumani.

Rwanda's structure of power will sustain Kagame

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RWANDA

Basis of power in Rwanda.

Malawi election ruling will have far-reaching impacts

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MALAWI

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…

Nigeria’s infrastructure backlog could worsen

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NIGERIA

Infrastructure shortfalls.

Only careful WhatsApp use will boost African democracy

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AFRICA

WhatsApp and African elections.

Somalia's mini-crises may hamper strategic priorities

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SOMALIA

Crises have never been in short supply in Somalia, but the current government seems to be stumbling from one to another, many driven by chronic infighting among different branches…