Africa and the Succession Trap

7 January 2013
analysis

2012 was a tough year for African leaders: one resigned, one was sacked, two were overthrown in coups, two were defeated in elections, and three died in office.

Even in states like Angola where incumbents remained in power, the question of leadership succession was rarely far from the agenda.

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