National electoral commissions are crucial in shaping public perceptions of how well democracy is working. Poor electoral management can enable fraud and produce political alienation.
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Gabon has the lowest trust ratings of any election commission among the 36 African countries surveyed by Afrobarometer.
Technocrats across the African continent are battling to change the direction of corrupt, violent governments
Only 28% of working women across the globe are fully protected by maternity laws that provide for time off work with full pay.
It’s easy to dismiss Africa as a place that is, at best, a provider of commodities, land and labour. A closer look shows that the continent is innovative and offers a lot more opportunities.
French and African presidents have, in the past, entertained close relationships outside official channels. These often included illegitimate exchanges. But there are signs that this is changing.
After the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the US made a point of diversifying its sources of oil to reduce dependence on the Middle East. It was a strategic move which promised a huge boost to West African…
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