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We have Civilian Government, Not Democracy, Across Africa
A growing trend online has been asserting that democracy has failed Africa. The flaw in this rationale is the conflating of civilian government with democracy.
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As the French military withdraws from West Africa, we must be mindful of potential dangers and work to fill any security vacuums caused by their departure
The Era of Military Dictatorship in the Sahel is Here to Stay
Hopes for a return to democratic rule are fading as the military regimes in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso work to further entrench their positions of power
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