Southern and Eastern Africa

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A Bumpy Road Ahead? Botswana Faces Economic and Political Struggles Ahead of its 2024 General Elections

For years and years, Botswana was considered one of Africa’s model states, both with regards to the strength of its …

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Multiple Crises in Mozambique: The Terror of Cabo Delgado and its Consequences

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After the Postponed Elections: Ethiopia’s Fragile Transition Hangs in the Balance

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Kenya’s Government Under Pressure: Lockdown Increases Hunger and Unrest

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State of Democracy in Africa: Changing Leaders Doesn’t Change Politics

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Transatlantic Dialogue III – Five Falling Stars: The Decline of Rule of Law and Democratic Multilateralism

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The results of the BTI 2020 in the context of COVID-19

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Burundi: A New Leader in the Wings

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