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Root causes of political instability in Africa

In Africa, as in every region, it is the quality and characteristics of governance that shape the level of peace and stability and the prospects for economic development.

There is no more critical variable than governance, for it is governance that determines whether there are durable links between the State and the society it purports to govern.

The nature of governance is central because it determines whether the exercise of authority is viewed as legitimate. Legitimate authority, in turn, is based on accepted laws and norms rather than the arbitrary, unconstrained power of the rulers.


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DIS must correct costly stalemate

More than P8.1 million has already been spent, yet there appears to be no lasting solution in sight. This is not simply a dispute between the DIS and a group of officers. It is a matter of public accountability. Every pula spent by government comes from taxpayers who expect public funds to be used wisely and responsibly, especially during economic hardships faced by many.The officers exercised their constitutional right to seek justice through...

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