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John Mukum Mbaku

Nonresident Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Africa Growth Initiative

A voter casts her ballot at a polling station in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, December 30, 2018. REUTERS/Baz Ratner - RC128227A4C0

Africa in focus

From the electoral processes to democracy in Africa: Avenues to bridge the gap

John Mukum Mbaku

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Former Congolese interior minister Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary waves to his supporters as he arrives to file his candidacy for the presidential election, at the Congo's electoral commission (CENI) head offices at the Gombe Municipality in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, August 8, 2018. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe - RC1CD82EFFD0

Africa in focus

What is at stake for the DRC presidential election?

John Mukum Mbaku

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Opposition leader Raila Odinga speaks at a news conference outside the court after President Uhuru Kenyatta's election win was declared invalid in Nairobi, Kenya, September 1, 2017. REUTERS/Baz Ratner - RC185311A080

Africa in focus

Foresight Africa viewpoint – Elections in Africa in 2018: Lessons from Kenya’s 2017 electoral experiences

John Mukum Mbaku

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Kenyan Supreme Court judges arrive for a hearing of a petition challenging the election result filed by the National Super Alliance (NASA) coalition and Human Rights groups at the Supreme Court in Nairobi, Kenya August 28, 2017. REUTERS/Baz Ratner - RC17EBD239E0

Africa in focus

Kenya: Presidential elections and the rule of law

John Mukum Mbaku

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

The entrance of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seen in The Hague, Netherlands, March 3, 2011. REUTERS/Jerry Lampen/File Photo - RTX2QTCY

External Article

Africa and the International Criminal Court: Is there room for cooperation?

John Mukum Mbaku

Georgetown Journal of International Affairs Thursday, April 27, 2017

Delegates walk next to flags at the 10th African Union Summit in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, February 1, 2008. REUTERS/ Antony Njuguna (ETHIOPIA) - RTR1WJIQ

External Article

Success in Addis Ababa: AU Commission finally elects a chairperson

John Mukum Mbaku

World Policy Blog Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Officials from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) records finger prints of a man as they collect data from the electorate during the launch of the 2017 general elections voter registration exercise within Kibera slums in Kenya's capital Nairobi, January 16, 2017. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya - RTSVQJV

Africa in focus

Foresight Africa 2017: Election spotlight on Kenya

John Mukum Mbaku

Monday, January 30, 2017

A woman casts her vote at a polling station in Rwanda's capital Kigali December 18, 2015, during a referendum as Rwandans vote to amend its Constitution to allow President Paul Kagame to seek a third term. REUTERS/James Akena - RTX1Z8JA

Africa in focus

Foresight Africa 2017: Election spotlight on Rwanda

John Mukum Mbaku

Monday, January 30, 2017

Supporters of Ghana's president-elect Nana Akufo-Addo of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) celebrate on a street in Accra, Ghana, December 9, 2016. REUTERS/Luc Gnago - RTX2UD0K

Africa in focus

The Ghanaian elections: 2016

John Mukum Mbaku

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Congolese opposition supporters chant slogans as they destroy the billboard of President Joseph Kabila during a march to press the President to step down in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa, September 19, 2016. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe/File Photo - RTSQDV6

Africa in focus

The postponed DRC elections: The major players for 2018

John Mukum Mbaku

Friday, December 2, 2016

Congolese opposition supporters chant slogans during a march to press President Joseph Kabila to step down in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa September 19, 2016. REUTERS/Kenny Katombe/File Photo - RTSR1BY

Africa in focus

The postponed DRC elections: What does the DRC’s situation look like now?

John Mukum Mbaku

Tuesday, November 22, 2016

A woman casts her ballot at Nyakasanza primary school polling station, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo town of Bunia October 29, 2006. Congo voted on Sunday in a presidential election run-off intended to end decades of war, pillage and kleptocracy that have left the huge country devastated and poor despite vast mineral riches. REUTERS/James Akena (DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO) - RTR1ISPC

Africa in focus

The postponed DRC elections: Behind the tumultuous politics

John Mukum Mbaku

Friday, November 18, 2016

African Union Commission chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma (L) and Chadian President Idriss Deby attend a news conference at the close of the 26th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) at the AU headquarters in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, January 31, 2016.

Africa in focus

Stalemate in Kigali: African Union fails to elect a chairperson

John Mukum Mbaku

Thursday, July 21, 2016

Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, chairperson of the African Union Commission, attends the Valletta Summit on Migration in Valletta, Malta, November 12, 2015.

Africa in focus

African Union Commission elections and prospects for the future

John Mukum Mbaku

Wednesday, July 13, 2016