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African electoral bodies will struggle to gain trust

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AFRICA

African electoral commissions.

African presidents will weigh costs of leaving office

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AFRICA

Jammeh has rescinded his initial concession and is challenging the outcome.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…

Azimio's Kenya poll challenge faces uphill battle

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KENYA

The Azimio motion is one of nine petitions challenging the election result. The Court must deliver a final verdict by September 5.

Africa’s opposition parties will grow more combative

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AFRICA

African opposition strategies.

Somali oil and gas potential faces institutional gaps

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SOMALIA

Somalia's oil ambitions.

Running-mate choice boosts Odinga’s Kenya poll hopes

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KENYA

Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s choice of the independent-minded and high-profile Martha Karua appears to have given him an electoral boost at the expense of Deputy President…

Africa's mobile-money providers face new challenges

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AFRICA

Mobile financial services in sub-Saharan Africa.

Ethiopian mobile banking begins a slow expansion phase

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ETHIOPIA

Mobile banking in Ethiopia.

Facebook's Africa plan is to boost user base first

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AFRICA

The platform is currently available in eight sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Facebook's decision, announced in late June, to set up its first African regional headquarters in…

Serious action against Kenya's drug trade is unlikely

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KENYA

Kenyan drug trade.