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Democracy Now! Thursday, August 20, 1998

Democracy Now! daily radio broadcast for Thursday, August 20, 1998 Future of Nigeria's Military Rule Discussed Would-be political parties convened yesterday to discuss guidelines for elections to end military rule in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation. Military ruler General Abdulsalam Abubakar has been in a series of meetings with military folks and others trying to convince them that he is committed to restoring civilian rule. But what has really changed? Rebellion in Congo The rebellion in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spiraling into what could become a regional disaster, as Zimba…