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A voter casts her vote in Togo’s elections. Photo: UNDP Togo/Emile Kenkou

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After Kenya’s election in 2013, a challenge by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga made its way through the courts. Mr. Odinga challenged the outcome, claiming the election had been marred by massive...

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