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March 24, 2011

The Threat to Africa's Fledgling Democracy

Kofi Annan, Financial Times

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The bravery of pro-democracy protesters in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and other countries reminds us of what is at stake. It would be a terrible betrayal if their hopes were to be denied by corrupt or rigged elections later this year. It is time for us all to stand up for the integrity of elections.

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