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Comoros Comoros elections; the same old January 2024 | By Africa Center for Strategic Studies President Assoumani’s evasion of term limits has eroded that democratic progress and stability. President Assoumani sidestepped term limits Read more Madagascar Madagascar. Crucial presidential poll Novermber 2023 | By Joseph Siegle and Candace Cook The island nation’s 30 million citizens are handicapped with a political system that has concentrated power in the executive branch. There is a lot at stake Read more

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Liberia 2023 Elections. What the runoff entails

Both major candidates did not receive a majority in the first round, which paves way for a runoff rematch on 7 November 2023.

Nigeria: economy and a delayed census

The oil and gas industry makes up a major portion of Nigeria's economy, contributing more than 50% of all government revenue and almost 85% of all export earnings.

Nigeria’s key historical moments

Nigeria is not only the most populous country in Africa, but it is also the largest Black nation in the world. One out of every five persons on African origin in the world is Nigerian.

A history of Nigeria from a political look

Nigeria's journey towards democracy has been marked by both progress and setbacks, and the country continues to work towards building a more stable and inclusive democratic system.

Kenya: Elections in an Hourglass Economy

According to data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the number of Kenyans living in poverty has increased by 15% from 2013.

Copper, Debt and Urbanization as Zambia votes.

Not long ago I drove from Lilongwe to Lusaka, a scenic drive of 728km. Right after Mchinji/Mwami border between Malawi and Zambia is Chipata, the 5th city in Zambia the others being Lusaka the capital, Ndola, Kitwe and Livingstone. Chipata looks busy with all the signs. From well-marked double lane highway to modern shopping malls, South African brands, and significant vehicle and human traffic.

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