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Richard Dowden

Richard Dowden is director of the Royal African Society.

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Yoweri Museveni: running on empty

Uganda's president is likely to be re-elected, but his political project is exhausted, reports Richard Dowden in Kampala.

In search of Ugandan democracy

The story of Yoweri Museveni’s transformation from model African leader to authoritarian ruler seems familiar. But the reality is different and more interesting, says Richard Dowden.

What's wrong with Africa

“Africa’s winner-takes-all politics lie at the heart of everything that has gone wrong with the continent.” Richard Dowden, director of the Royal Africa Society, draws essential policy lessons from Africa’s modern history.