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Thursday December 1, 2005

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12:06Gender in African Politics

Liberia recently elected its first woman as a president. And the Rwandan Parliament is 49% female. So is the "Big Man" era of African politics ending? And have Africa's democracies surpassed the U.S. and Europe in women's representation? Join Kojo for a look at gender and political development in Africa.

Guests

Yolonda C. Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Centre for Development and Population Activities

Florence Butegwa, West Africa Director, United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)

Helene Cooper, Assistant Editor, New York Times Editorial Page

13:06Open Phones

Whether it's President Bush's new focus on illegal immigration, the Supreme Court's return to the abortion debate or your holiday shopping plans, share whatever's on your mind on a session of Open Phones.

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