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France’s historical colonisation achievements in West and Central Africa have taken a beating from a series of military coups, the latest in Gabon. Africans have lost patience with their leaders, viewing them as puppets of the French regime, and are demanding that the profits from the continent’s rich resources benefit local populations.
For the Bongo dynasty, after the time of power will perhaps come that of the courts News
Pervasive despondency about democracy in Africa urges the imperative to strengthen democratic institutions and practices.
Democracy is decidedly worse for wear in Africa following a set of sham elections in Zimbabwe and Gabon, with few bright spots in the upcoming electoral calendar.
Brice Oligui Nguema, the country's new strongman, has reached out to the opposition and those close to deposed president Ali Bongo Ondimba while granting himself vast powers in the transitional government.