African leaders
Plastic pollution comes under spotlight at AU summit
Eighteen African countries have already banned the use of single-use plastic, particularly bags.
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[ANALYSIS] African leaders more constrained by democratic rules than you think
Nic Cheeseman explores three important ways in which democratic rules constrain African leaders more than you might think.
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[OPINION] African leaders more constrained by democratic rules than you think
Officials who want to understand democracy in Africa, need to take the official rules of the 'game' more seriously.
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AU chair urges African leaders to unite behind continental body
The AU wants to streamline its structures and get African countries to fund more of the body’s costs themselves.
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[OPINION] African citizens have reason to be fed up with politicians
Africa is home to despots and sit-in presidents. Countries are run like family property and political dynasties are created by fathers passing power to sons.
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Trump’s rigged election comments a ‘gift to dictators’
Long-serving rulers who’ve faced criticism are using Trump’s remarks to counter US pro-democracy messaging.
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Five things Africa’s future leaders should know
Leaders to earn money through hard work and innovation, rather than connections and corruption.
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No winners for outstanding African leadership prize
Leaders must show outstanding leadership in developing their countries and lifting people out of poverty.
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UN chief tells African leaders not to 'cling to power'
It echoed remarks made by US President Barack Obama in the same AU hall on a trip to Ethiopia in July.
