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Africa’s Complicated Democratic Landscape

Africa’s upcoming year of elections signals both great promise and potential peril. Despite its growing population’s increasing demands for responsive governance, economic opportunity, and equitable treatment, many of their aspirations remain unmet.

Report by Cameron Hudson, Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, and Khasai Makhulo — June 17, 2025

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Peter Obi on Leadership with Integrity

Transcript — June 5, 2025

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The Ties that Bind: Including Cabo Delgado in Political Dialogue

Commentary by Emilia Columbo — May 30, 2025

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Why Citizens Should Shape the Future of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Commentary by Albert Zeufack, Ruxandra Burdescu, Mvemba Phezo Dizolele, James Robinson, and Jonathan Weigel — May 23, 2025

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A Dire Crisis in Sudan: A Global Call to Action

Congressional Testimony by Cameron Hudson — May 22, 2025

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