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AfricaMore of the same? The first election in Zimbabwe after Mugabe's 37-year rule probably won't deliver more democracy By Ulrich Golaszinski
AfricaHolding Nigeria to ransom A second mass abduction of schoolgirls in Nigeria raises questions about the state’s ability to keep its citizens safe By Ulrich Thum, Ugonna Obi-Emeruwa, Marvin Lantz
AfricaAn end to linguistic loyalties Why Nigeria is aligning with Cameroon against secessionists By Paul Okolo
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