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Defining the North-South Border

International Crisis Group — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:39:37 +0000

The latest briefing from the International Crisis Group, analyses how the still undefined boundary line has hindered implementation of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), fuelled mistrust between its two signatory parties and contributed to heightened anxiety along the border. As the country’s oil resources are concentrated in these areas, [...]

Beyond Superficial Stability

International Crisis Group — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:08:21 +0000

The approaching elections could be important steps toward reviving democracy in Chad, but only if President Idriss Déby opens political space for the opposition beforehand.

For more information: http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/publication-type/media-releases/2010/africa/chad-beyond-superficial-stability.aspx

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New Somaliland president sets sights on corruption

IRIN — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:03:59 +0000

HARGEISA – Opposition leader Ahmed Mohamed Mohamoud “Siilanyo” of the Peace, Unity and Development Party, has been elected president of the self-declared republic of Somaliland, after he won just under 50 percent of votes cast on 26 June, in the first democratic handover in the Horn of Africa. He will be [...]

Opposition parties now boycott all polls

IRIN — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:20:21 +0000

BUJUMBURA – Having pulled out of presidential elections scheduled for 28 June – leaving President Pierre Nkurunziza as the only candidate – an alliance of opposition parties in Burundi have announced they are also boycotting parliamentary elections to be held on 23 July.

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What Somaliland voters want

IRIN — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:04:06 +0000

HARGEISA – Above all else, voters in Somaliland want the outside world to recognize their independence. But the electorate has other demands of its next government.

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Somaliland poll fuels recognition hopes

IRIN — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:01:53 +0000

HARGEISA – As voters in Somaliland prepared to finally cast their ballots in a tight, oft-delayed presidential election on 26 June, there was one outcome for which almost everybody in the territory, regardless of political or clan affiliation, was rooting.

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The Challenge of Credible Elections in Central African Republic

International Crisis Group — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:25:00 +0000

Edward Dalby, Crisis Group’s Central Africa Analyst, talks about the obstacles to organising credible elections in Central African Republic this year and the problems that could arise from President Bozizé’s extended mandate.

For more information: http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/publication-type/podcasts/the-challenge-of-credible-elections-in-central-african-republic.aspx

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Burundi’s election wobbles

IRIN — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:12:58 +0000

BUJUMBURA – Allegations of massive fraud during May’s local elections in Burundi have cast a shadow over the country’s democratic transition, prompting international calls for compromise rather than confrontation.

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Trading accusations over poll results

IRIN — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:09:17 +0000

BUJUMBURA – Eight opposition parties in Burundi have demanded a repeat of communal elections, held on 24 May, claiming the ruling party – which won a landslide victory – was involved in massive fraud and poll-rigging.

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Cameroon – Fragile State?

International Crisis Group — Wed, 26 May 2010 07:58:56 +0000

The latest background report from the International Crisis Group, examines Cameroon’s history, its contemporary politics and the relations between its main social groups. The report uncovers points of potential instability and suggests how to tackle them. The country’s history shows a pattern of apparent stability followed by violent crisis. For [...]