Barrow’s victory now adds him to the list of freely elected rulers in West Africa, alongside President Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, President Akufo-Addo of Ghana, and President Sall of Senegal.
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Successes in 2016 were counterbalanced by a number of sociopolitical and economic grievances that will continue to afflict the continent in 2017.
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Whatever the national or regional achievements of these leaders, their determination to stay in office indefinitely reflects on the inability of the African Union and the continent’s regional economic communities to facilitate peaceful transfers of power.
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The voting process itself was the most uneventful, smooth, and efficient in Ghana’s history, apart from a few hitches that delayed the opening of polling stations across the country.
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Despite challenges, regional courts could become increasingly important sites for victims of international crimes if provided better resourcing, clearer access for victims, and support from governments.
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Somalia’s government ultimately envisages a 28,000-strong national army, but World Bank/UN projections to be published later this year suggest that they will be unable to afford a force of this size.
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Where communities are affected by fragility, gender equality becomes critical to violence prevention.
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Just as international law played a vital role in the country’s long struggle against apartheid, many saw the “new” South Africa as a leader in another global struggle: punishing the perpetrators of mass atrocity.
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More effective cooperation with local vigilante groups known as the Civilian Joint Task Forces has increased the army’s intelligence gathering capabilities, operational reach, and overall momentum.
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The latest events will further dent the electoral commission’s image, particularly if Ghana’s judiciary again orders it to reverse its decisions and if there is any alteration in the electoral deadline.
