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African Democracy and Development: Challenges for Post-conflict African Nations
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With the proliferation of civil wars since the end of the Cold War, many developing countries now exist in a "postc

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Authors Christensen and Laitin argue that an interplay of geographic, historical, and demographic factors undergird sub-

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News footage of disease in Africa is a familiar sight. Yet these outbreaks are often presented out of context, with no r

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These essays are the work of two scholars who have been closely associated with the field of African studies and with on

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The integration and use of information and communication technologies (ICT) in African countries is increasingly observa

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The richness of Africa’s heritage at times stands in stark contrast to the economic, health, political and societal chal

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