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Nimco Ali

OPINION - African politics is changing entirely, and I suspect the West hasn’t noticed

Last week took me to Kenya, where I attended The Ibrahim Governance Weekend, the flagship event of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, which is held every year in a different African country.

In Nairobi delegates spoke about Global Africa — what it is, what it was and what it could be. That theme might seem like an oxymoron to many in this country or even those on this side of the world who know very little about Africa, but it’s not. Watching William Ruto, Kenya’s new president, taking the leadership role was powerful.

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