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“African federations have failed to live up to people’s expectations”

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“African federations have failed to live up to people’s expectations”

The question of who of owns the state has been occupying the mind of Nigerian political scientist Eghosa Osaghae for three decades. As this year’s Claude Ake Visiting Chair he will devote his time to exploring new theoretical perspectives on federalism as a model for managing ethnic and other tensions.

A new survey from Afrobarometer debunks myths about African migrants

Research at a glance

A new survey from Afrobarometer debunks myths about African migrants

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Namibian elections: The sands are shifting – slowly

26 Nov

Mail & Guardian
Namibia set for election amid economic downturn

25 Nov

The Citizen
Élections en Namibie : la lente désintégration du parti de l'indépendance

25 Nov

Le Point.fr
En Namibie, des élections promises au régime malgré la crise

25 Nov

Le Monde.fr
Namibia’s ruling party faces unexpectedly challenging vote - news - Toshiba Start

24 Nov

Toshiba Start

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