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Topic : Informality

Votes in the shadows: How informality fuels electoral power in African cities
The declaration is clear: informality is political capital, and literacy in its dynamics is the decisive frontier for Africa’s urban future. 
By Wellington Muzengeza Feb. 2, 2026
Votes in the shadows: How informality fuels electoral power in African cities

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