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Chris Smith: I fear that 2020 may see an even greater decrease in democracy on the continent.

On the recordSeptember 29, 2020
I fear that 2020 may see an even greater decrease in democracy on the continent.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Smith expresses concern about further democratic decline in Africa due to COVID-19.

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