The elections are a clear attempt by the regime to gain legitimacy and sideline the government in exile. But they open the possibility of some diffusion of power.
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Mali is in a period of political uncertainty.
Ibrahim Traoré’s popularity in some west African countries may rest on shaky foundations.
Coup leaders in Gabon are using democratic tools to extend their stay in power.
Military coups are making a comeback: it’s a return to one of postcolonial Africa’s political traditions.
Be wary of mistaking the 38-year-old prime minister’s arrival with a political renewal.
Nigeria shares a long border with Niger. With the expanded relationship between Niger and Russia, the Wagner group poses a threat to the region, especially Nigeria.
Economic proscriptions by the US and EU are hampered by lack of support among Myanmar’s major trading partners in the region.
Beijing is losing patience with Myanmar’s military, as well as its influence with resistance groups.
Nearly three years after seizing power, the military junta in Myanmar has lost control of most of the country.
Examining how military coups unfold is crucial to understanding a country’s path back to democracy.
Constructive dialogue is an essential condition for a peaceful political transition in Mali.
Several films have portrayed violence and fear under Argentina’s most recent dictatorship, but the Oscar-nominated ‘Argentina, 1985’ is the first to explore the trial that brought junta leaders to justice.
The killings are a tragic reminder of the costs of last year’s coup, and they’re exacerbating the pressures being felt by the regime at home and abroad.
Myanmar’s military junta is losing some control over the country, but its execution of four high-profile leaders and prisoners sends a warning to Myanmar citizens and the rest of the world.
COVID is running rampant in Myanmar, where the military junta has been accused of arresting doctors and weaponising the pandemic. The result could be catastrophic for the entire region.
Young people in Myanmar have rallied daily since a Feb. 1 coup, demanding democracy. Now, ever more middle-class professionals are backing their cause, offering food, legal advice and moral support.
The fundamental structure of the current constitution, which is cast in classical Westminster conceptions, is unsuited for modern-day constitutionalism.
Once a beacon of democratic hope, Myanmar’s ‘civilian’ government is showing its true nature.
Argentineans are determined to not forgive or forget the criminals who killed or disappeared more than 30,000 people.
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