Corruption, Elections and Leadership Transition in Liberia

In this programme Desmond Davies talks to Dr. Robtel Neajai Pailey author of Gbagba (loosely translated as ‘trickery) and advocate on anti-corruption in Liberia. Dr. Pailey discusses about her book, the ongoing election process and peace and security situation in Libera. Photo: Asa Mathat via Flickr.

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Role and influence of the military in Zimbabwe

This was the book launch event for ‘A Theory of ISIS: Political Violence and the Transformation of the Global Order’ that gives an original perspective on the genesis, nature, and trajectory of the Islamic State historicizing it in relation to colonialism, modernity, and globalization. The event was held at Kings College London on 13th February 2018.

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Indifferent? Response of African Union on recent events in Zimbabwe

This was the book launch event for ‘A Theory of ISIS: Political Violence and the Transformation of the Global Order’ that gives an original perspective on the genesis, nature, and trajectory of the Islamic State historicizing it in relation to colonialism, modernity, and globalization. The event was held at Kings College London on 13th February 2018.

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Did governance of natural resources influence recent events in Zimbabwe?

In this clip Prof. Abiodun Alao shares his perspectives on the role of natural resources governance in recent events in Zimbabwe. Prof. Abiodun Alao is a Professor of African Studies at King’s College London. He is also the author of ‘Mugabe and the Politics of Security in Zimbabwe’ (2012) as well as Natural Resource Governance in Africa (2007)

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Special Magazine Edition on Kenya Elections

In October, Kenyans head back to the polls after the annulment of the August 2017 Presidential election by the Supreme Court. With a long history of disputed elections, we look at how this year’s election was conducted and whether Kenya is ready for another election. Photo: Carl De Souza/AFP/GETTY

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Kenyans ready to make their choice

A TOTAL of 12,000 local and international observers have been deployed in Kenya to witness elections for president, parliament and regional governments on August 8. Ghana’s former President, John Mahama, who lost power last December, is heading a 15-member Commonwealth Observer Group, while the ex-President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, is leading the 104-member African […]

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Kenya Election 2017 Perspectives from Kirinyaga County

In the lead up to the upcoming election in August 2017 ALC Radio visited Kirinyaga County to talk to young people on their views on the devolved governance structure in the county as well as how the past and incoming leadership has and will shape their future. In this programme, Desmond Davies talks to four young people – Evalyne Njeri, Irene Njoroge, Bernard Muthike and Anthony Mwangi from Kirinyaga County.

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