Nicholas Cheeseman

Oxford University

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Associate Professor of African Politics at Oxford University, co-editor of the academic journal, African Affairs, and editor of the website, Democracy in Africa

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As the ceremonial vice president of Zambia, Guy Scott, who’s a white man, said he often felt like a mascot at meetings of African leaders.  Now, with the death of  that country's…

Africa Sees First White President in 20 Years

As the ceremonial vice president of Zambia, Guy Scott, who’s a white man, said he often felt like a mascot at meetings of African leaders.  Now, with the death of  that country's…

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