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June 20, 2018
Democratic Republic of Congo
Scene Setter for Planned December Election in DRC
Though Prime Minister Bruno Tshibala of Democratic Republic of Congo officially announced on June 12 that President Joseph Kabila would not stand for a controversial third term, this has not ended speculation that Kabila, whose term of office expired in 2016, will find a way to continue to stay in power. Shortly thereafter, in what will surely complicate the election, the International Criminal Court acquitted Jean-Pierre Bemba, the former Congolese vice president, an ex-warlord, and a fierce rival of Kabila.
August 15, 2018
Democratic Republic of Congo
Kabila Will Not Stand in Elections, but Will Congo Really Change?
After keeping his own citizens and the international community in suspense for over two years past the end of his mandate in 2016, President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of the Congo anno…
April 6, 2021
International Economic Policy
Avoiding a K-Shaped Global Recovery
With the support of its wealthy members, including the United States, the IMF should provide greater financial assistance and more liberal borrowing terms to help the world’s developing countries rec…
May 31, 2018
Nigeria
Nigeria Sees More High Level Corruption Convictions Under Buhari
Fighting corruption was one of two planks in Muhammadu Buhari’s successful campaign for the presidency in 2015. He has made recovery of stolen Nigerian assets parked abroad a theme of his dialogue with other leaders, including President Donald Trump.
May 17, 2018
Burundi
Burundi's Vote Could Keep Nkurunziza President Until 2034
Burundians are at the polls today to vote in a referendum on constitutional amendments that would, among other things, change the country’s rules around term limits.
