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There's a few interesting things happening at the moment across the continent that suggest the undermining of old autocratic orders. Thought it might be good to have them gathered together to discuss. Much more interesting than domestic disputes in the US, which dominate the news.
Disputed election in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Catholic Church is taking a stand. Kudos to the Financial Times for some outstanding reporting and vote counting:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...republic-congo-dc-delay-election-announcement
Mass demonstrations in Sudan as fuel and food shortages kick-in, dictatorship looking wobbly:
https://www.france24.com/en/20190117-sudan-reinforces-khartoum-ahead-march
Similar in Zimbabwe, where the newly elected government thought a good way to deal with fuel shortages was to increase prices so much that ordinary people wouldn't be able to afford it. Police and army now going door to door to beat up protesters:
https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/01/1...nangagwa-southern-africa-fuel-price-protests/
And it's election year in South Africa. ANC likely to win but perhaps this might be the last time they are in a majority:
https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/polls-show-anc-dominating-2019-elections-18732126
Disputed election in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Catholic Church is taking a stand. Kudos to the Financial Times for some outstanding reporting and vote counting:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...republic-congo-dc-delay-election-announcement
Mass demonstrations in Sudan as fuel and food shortages kick-in, dictatorship looking wobbly:
https://www.france24.com/en/20190117-sudan-reinforces-khartoum-ahead-march
Similar in Zimbabwe, where the newly elected government thought a good way to deal with fuel shortages was to increase prices so much that ordinary people wouldn't be able to afford it. Police and army now going door to door to beat up protesters:
https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/01/1...nangagwa-southern-africa-fuel-price-protests/
And it's election year in South Africa. ANC likely to win but perhaps this might be the last time they are in a majority:
https://www.iol.co.za/capeargus/news/polls-show-anc-dominating-2019-elections-18732126

