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The politics of the podium: …when speeches replace solutions in Africa

African conferences, like AU summits, often fail to turn bold declarations into tangible results. Funded with public money, these events can become exercises in 'visibility politics' without accountability and transparency, risking public trust erosion.

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The politics of the podium: …when speeches replace solutions in Africa

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African conferences, like AU summits, often fail to turn bold declarations into tangible results. Funded with public money, these events can become exercises in 'visibility politics' without accountability and transparency, risking public trust erosion.

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