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Botswana Demonstrate Just How Democratic It Is

Botswana is generally considered one of the more democratic African nations. Now if you’re a generally democratic nation how do you go about demonstrating your devotion to democratic principles? Well, of course you try to deport a college professor critical … Continue reading

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China Launches Another Crackdown on Internet Cafes

Toward the end of 2004, China launched another crackdown against Internet cafes in that country, closing almost 13,000 of them that were operating “illegally.” China sets out strict guidelines for Internet cafes, limiting the types of computer games and content … Continue reading

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Gambian Journalist Murdered in Apparent Hit

Gambian journalist Deyda Hydara was murdered in December 2004 in what Reporters Without Borders claimed was a well-organized operation that bears a resemblance to the murders of other journalists in that country. Hydara, who edited Gambia’s Point newspaper and worked … Continue reading

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