Conflicts in South Africa, Mali, Ethiopia reveal differing paths toward effective government

Now, there is recognition of the legitimacy, if not sanctity, of elected governments. After the attempted coup, Mali in the days ahead could be an exemplar for this essential change in how Africans govern themselves.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, pictured, was awarded the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize for his reforms within Ethiopia and is now under regional and global pressure to bring the war with Tigray to an end. Photograph courtesy of Commons Wikimedia

Opinion

BY GAR PARDY

July 14, 2021

In recent weeks, there have been three stories emerging out of Africa as hopeful examples for a continent still struggling with the legacy of colonialism. Each—involving South Africa, Mali, and Ethiopia—is important as they ref...

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