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An Impaired Ali Bongo Appoints His Son as De Facto Ruler of Gabon

By Ngah Gabriel - December 16, 2019 2 Comments

Omar Bongo died in power in 2009 after 42 years of corrupt rule. His son, Ali, took over. Now impaired, Ali has appointed his son to rule Gabon de facto.

Would A Peace Prize To Greta Have Caused A Political Crisis?

By Mats Sederholm - December 9, 2019 2 Comments

On December 10, the Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded, and many have wanted Greta Thunberg to be the recipient. But would the world’s leaders really have been able to take in Greta’s message?

I Can’t Breathe, And Neither Can You

By Jack Jones - December 9, 2019 2 Comments

Captains and lieutenants have the duty to keep the peace but often see this as a carte blanche to “get rid of the riff-raff”. That’s what happened on that fateful day.

Reconciliation will be crucial to the success of elections in Somalia in 2021

By Abdiweli Hassan - December 9, 2019 3 Comments

Despite great optimism, insecurity and a fractious political space mean reconciliation will be crucial to the success of elections in Somalia in 2021.

Returning Citizens Await Legal Rulings in Florida Voting Rights Case

By Steve Schneider - December 8, 2019 Leave a Comment

Attorneys for 17 Florida residents argue they can register to vote after they finish their prison sentence, and complete parole or probation. Not so, says the Republican governor.