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William M. Gumede

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William M. Gumede is a former deputy editor of The Sowetan, Johannesburg. He is the author of the bestselling Thabo Mbeki and the Battle for the Soul of the ANC. His new book, The Democracy Gap: Africaʼs Wasted Years, will be released in the U.S. in May, 2009. Close.

William M. Gumede

South Africa

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Mubage Will Lose His Grip

Johanessburg, South Africa - Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe will finally lose his grip on power. Meanwhile, former UN Secretary Kofi Annan might run for president of Ghana.

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Posted by William M. Gumedeon January 4, 2007 11:34 AM

Africa's Power Players

Johannesburg, South Africa - Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi bounces back. Zimbabwe's Robert Mugabe "Looks East" to China. Nigeria's president loses face and Thabo Mbeki rules on.

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Posted by William M. Gumedeon December 1, 2006 7:51 AM

Promote Individual Rights to Fight African Tribalism

Johannesburg, South Africa - In failed states, citizens often seek the protection of tribes: finding kinship with those with the same customs, rituals and language. Failed states are unable to protect their citizens. Sadly, though, in many states that work...

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Posted by William M. Gumedeon September 2, 2006 2:25 PM

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