A big year for African elections
Elections, coups d’état, terrorism and simmering regional conflict ... the FM rounds up the issues that will capture the attention of Africa-watchers in the year ahead
12 January 2023 - 05:00
The Covid hangover, compounded by the Ukraine war, has brought torrid economic times for Africa as it girds itself for a year of political change. But the picture is not all bad.
Almost half the countries on the continent will be holding elections this year — and despite a resurgence of coups d’état affecting countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso, Sudan and Chad, there’s some reason for optimism...
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