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Author: Nicole Beardsworth

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Nicole Beardsworth

Nicole Beardsworth is a South African political analyst and doctoral candidate at the University of Warwick. Her research focuses on opposition coordination in Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

  • Morgan Tsvangirai and Joice Mujuru join hands in a bid to win the 2018 elections in Zimbabwe.
    PoliticsZimbabwe
    By Nicole Beardsworth
    June 13, 2017
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    Why do opposition coalitions succeed or fail?

    Some sweep to power. Many more crumble. Why? And which way will Zimbabwe’s 2018 coalition go? For the past two decades, the phenomenon of the opposition coalition ...
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  • PoliticsZambia
    By Nicole Beardsworth
    August 10, 2016
    2611
    0

    The president could be only the second most important thing Zambians vote on tomorrow

    The draft constitution has lacked attention and scrutiny. Far from curbing executive powers, the new charter could extend them. As Zambians prepare to go to the polls tomorrow, ...
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  • PoliticsZambia
    By Nicole Beardsworth
    August 8, 2016
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    0

    Zambia gears up for unsettlingly close elections

    Last year’s election was won by a margin of 27,000 votes. With both leading candidates having a lot to lose, this Thursday’s could be just as ...
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  • PoliticsUganda
    By Nicole Beardsworth
    February 16, 2016
    3274
    0

    Uganda: The opposition’s missed opportunity in parliamentary and local elections

    The ruling NRM makes sure that running as an opposition candidate is as tough as possible. But rival parties have not done themselves any favours either. ...
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