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    Pierre Nkurunziza's Death and the Future of Burundi
    The startling death of Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza earlier this week raises new questions about the future direction of his country. Nkurunziza’s legacy is not a happy one. After taking …
    Blog Post by Michelle Gavin June 11, 2020 Africa in Transition
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    COVID-19 is Coinciding with Dangerous Trends in Burundi's Democracy
    Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s full steam ahead in Burundi with regard to the presidential and parliamentary elections slated for May 20. As recent weeks brought news of the first recorded cases…
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    Burundi's Vote Could Keep Nkurunziza President Until 2034
    Michelle Gavin is a senior fellow for Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. From 2011 to 2014, she served as the U.S. ambassador to Botswana and to the Southern African Deve…
    Blog Post by Michelle Gavin May 17, 2018 Africa in Transition
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    Security and Politics in Central Africa
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    In this episode of Africa in Transition, John Campbell speaks with Richard Moncrieff and EJ Hogendoorn of the International Crisis Group. The podcast addresses some of the many political and security…
    Podcast with EJ Hogendoorn, John Campbell and Richard Moncreiff April 26, 2017 Africa in Transition
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    Misaligned Incentives Handcuff the ICC
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    Blog Post by Guest Blogger for John Campbell November 17, 2016 Africa in Transition
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    Sitting on Tied Hands: The African Union & Burundi
    Tyler Falish is an intern for the Council on Foreign Relations Africa Studies program, and a student in Fordham University’s Graduate Program in International Political Economy & Development. On Feb…
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    Rwanda and Genocide
    The ongoing tragedy in eastern Congo is closely related to the history of genocide in Rwanda. Herman J. Cohen, former assistant secretary of state for Africa, former ambassador to Senegal and Gambia …
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