Africa in Transition
Africa in Transition

Update on Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya

February 23, 2017 — min
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Show Notes

In the second episode of the Africa in Transition Podcast series John Campbell and Allen Grane discuss developments across the continent. The topics discussed include: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s extended leave of absence, South Africa’s recent parliamentary brawl, and U.S. arms sales to Kenya.

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