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The important question in a democratic setting is who gets to pay taxes and how they connect to the well-being of its citizens.
The UK’s indulgence of kleptocratic elites from Russia and Eurasia is an acute example of the phenomenon of professional enabling.
The latest annual Corruption Perceptions Index shows Australia has reversed its decade-long slide, ranking back in the top 10 least corrupt countries.
When common sense is promoted as a virtue, it’s not just to celebrate how regular people understand the world. It promotes a worldview that rejects empirical facts and paves the way for propaganda.
Low wages and low funding in the DR Congo have led to police officers trying to extract funds from drivers.
Chadians’ trust in the democratic process has ceased completely. This bodes ill for a country that ranks as one of the poorest in the world.
Frelimo’s ability to repress political contestation in Mozambique is diminishing.
Poor governance and incompetence plague South Africa’s public administration, particularly at the local level.
When Lynch’s films were first released, they seemed to be funhouse-mirror reflections of society. Not so anymore.
Ted Bundy, the Menendez brothers and Bonnie and Clyde are other criminals who captivated observers because of their intriguing personal stories – and the violent nature of their crimes.
South Africa needs a new public housing model that involves the people and creates a sense of ownership.
The ongoing political crisis in Mozambique is rooted in history. Frelimo abandoned the path to true democracy 40 years ago and became increasingly repressive.
Military coups are making a comeback: it’s a return to one of postcolonial Africa’s political traditions.
Senegal elections are offering citizens a peaceful, legal way to influence their leadership and government.
Things had been going largely well for Botswana since 1966. But the wheels started coming off when Ian Khama became president in 2008.
Botswana, a diamond-rich country of 2.5 million people, has high levels of poverty and unemployment.
Tundu Lissu’s persistence in tackling democratic backsliding in Tanzania has made him a formidable force.
The future of Mozambique rests on the ability of the new president.
Elite corruption can provoke popular protest for several reasons.
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