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November 2, 2006African Affairs

Consociationalism and Power Sharing in Africa: Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

René Lemarchand

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The article examines the effectiveness of consociationalism and power-sharing arrangements in promoting political stability in selected African nations.
Literature review on power-sharing models in Rwanda, Burundi, and DRC
Comparative analysis of case studies
Assessment of governance outcomes related to ethnic conflicts
Identifies successful elements of power sharing that contributed to political stability in Rwanda.
Highlights challenges faced in Burundi and DRC regarding governance and ethnic divisions.
Suggests improvements for power-sharing frameworks in these nations.

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This article analyzes power sharing mechanisms in Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, indicating their impact on stability.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a104f084fb650da4fff4423 https://doi.org/10.1093/afraf/adl041

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