“While the new rulers accepted the notions of Western-style multiparty democracy, in their hearts the liberation movements did not contemplate that they could lose power at the ballot box … Zimbabwe is the first country to face this crisis.”

Time takes a fascinating look at why so many African leaders don’t seem keen to relinquish their power. Article here.

Posted Monday, April 7th, 2008 @ 11:36 pm
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