Mali's Democracy Myth

From Emergent Africa Sun Feb 10 2013, 11:00:00

Joe Penney writing in Think Africa Press:

Malian forces, seen here in the town of Diably on Jan. 26, (Joe Penney)

...Restoring Mali's 'democracy' by reverting to the pre-coup status quo poses a major threat to Mali's long-term future. After all, it was precisely this pre-coup status quo that allowed the country's dramatic collapse to begin with.

[view whole blog post ]
 See More    |     Report Abuse


You might also be interested in the following news stories:

South Africa:  Severe Storm Hits Margate, Leaves Trail of Destruction - South African News Briefs - April 16, 2024 (news)
allAfrica.com
16 April 2024

  Severe Storms in Margate Claim Five Lives, Cause Extensive Damage At least five people have died and two were injured after heavy rains and strong winds hit Margate along the KwaZulu-Natal ... [read more]

Mali:  Les mêmes causes risquent-elles de produire les mêmes effets ? (analysis)
allAfrica.com
15 April 2024

Le gouvernement de transition du colonel Assimi Goita, vient de rendre public avec effet immédiat ce 10 Avril 2024, un décret suspendant toutes les activités politiques ... [read more]

Zimbabwe:  Zimbabwe Recalls Batches of Benylin Paediatric Syrup After Finding High Levels of Toxic Substance (news)
New Zimbabwe
16 April 2024

THE Medicines Control Company of Zimbabwe -MCAZ has recalled two batches of Benylin Paediatric 100ml Syrup from shelves after a toxic substance, Diethylene glycol was recently found in the ... [read more]



blogAfrica is allAfrica.com's platform to help you keep an ear on the African blogosphere. We draw diverse voices from around the world who post regularly and insightfully about African issues. Bloggers, submit your blog's rss-feed!