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The persistence of sit-tight governance, often described as gerontocracy, among some African leaders continues to raise ...

In the ever-shifting sands of Kenyan politics, one constitutional provision stands out as a tool for Executive convenience rather than national stability: Article 132(3) of the 2010 Constitution. This ...

Mr. Chairman, members of the Committee, thank you for asking me to testify on this most important subject, the development of democracy in Africa. This hearing is timely, because there is a growing ...