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The Crisis of Democracy in Sierra Leone

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In this exclusive discussion, Africa Today's Walter Turner and Africanist Press editor, Dr. Chernoh Alpha Bah examine the crisis of electoral democracy in Sierra Leone, and the political challenges confronting African nations in a world increasingly divided by ongoing contests and competition for strategic resources. This discussion was first broadcast on KPFA in early July 2023.

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