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Civil War Back on Burundi’s Doorstep

... another clan or another ethnos and radical change in the composition of the ruling class and the business community, since the state remains the main source of financing for private enterprise. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya This is the reason why presidential elections in many African countries often bring political instability and violent protests, as has been the case in Burkina Faso, Kenya and Cote d’Ivoire. Family-type regimes exist in Togo and Gabon where the sons of deceased presidents have seized the power. The ...

28.05.2015

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Boko Haram and the future of Nigeria

... of more than USD 500 billion) ( 1 , 2 ). Boko Haram has already forced the Nigerian government to postpone the presidential elections to March 28, 2015. This comes at a time when Nigeria’s state budget is struggling with declining oil prices, ... ... right track. Likewise, neighboring countries and the international community should work together to assure that the largest African economy does not slide toward a deeper and more dangerous chaos.

16.02.2015

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Poll conducted

In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)