Africa: U.S. Elections Expose Flaws in Western Democracy

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Americans love to promote the myth that they have the corner on government by and for the people, but the latest brouhaha at the polls suggests otherwise.

Despite the cheers ringing around the world, the democracy that insists it is better than the rest has just reminded us how deeply flawed it is.

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