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    The Wall Street Journal‏Verified account @WSJ 1 Apr 2015

    Peaceful transition in Nigeria would be relative rarity for Africa. Analysis by @pwonacott http://on.wsj.com/1EC1jvE pic.twitter.com/6XsBJlvRQQ

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      1. Discover Somaliland‏ @DiscSomaliland 1 Apr 2015
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        @WSJ @pwonacott Peaceful transition of power is actually common in #Somaliland and many other #African countries.

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      1. OneTwoTwoThree 🇬🇭‏ @Seth_thepace 1 Apr 2015
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        @wsj @pwonacott relative rarity? Not sure you know what you're talking about

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      1. Biafrans in Denmark‏ @B_in_Dk 1 Apr 2015
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        @WSJ @pwonacott There is no such thing as 'peaceful transition' for people at gunpoint! The quest for #BiafraFreedom is Not Negotiable! @UN

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      1. jeff ludlum‏ @jhludlum 1 Apr 2015
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        Fingers crossed for #Africa . Again. some good news would be welcome. Good Insights via @WSJ @pwonacott ~ #NigeriaDecides

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      1. electionreporter‏ @electionreporta 1 Apr 2015
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        @WSJ @pwonacott In 2000, opposition unseats incumbent government in Ghana. In 2008, favour is returned . . First flip-flop on the continent

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      2. Sola Odewabi‏ @Dadebeno 1 Apr 2015
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        @WSJ @pwonacott it is the beginning of a new nation. Nigeria is a great nation that will command respect in the world.

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      3. Dossou Aurelie‏ @obe_amouda11 1 Apr 2015
        Replying to @Dadebeno

        @Dadebeno @WSJ @pwonacott respect for what? Where is Boko Haram and what about kidnapped girls?

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      1. Darryl Stewart‏ @ageistewart 1 Apr 2015
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        @WSJ @pwonacott Won't make the evening news.

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      1. Vik‏ @BigBuffet12 1 Apr 2015
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        “@WSJ: Peaceful transition in Nigeria would be relative rarity for #Africa” #Democracy beckons, will #Nigeria leaders do right their people

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      1. Lee Cain‏ @Ms_LeeCain 1 Apr 2015
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        @WSJ @pwonacott bear in mind the ongoing #bokoharam saga in Nigeria. ANd there should be more African states on your list.

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      1. rahul hunjan‏ @rahulhunjan 1 Apr 2015
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        @WSJ @pwonacott True love saying quotes ,by famous writers: Dil lagaana by hunterr movie http://www.bindassplace.com/2015/04/dil-lagaana-by-hunterr-movie.html?spref=tw …

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      2. ThebullJ‏ @ThebullJ 1 Apr 2015
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        @WSJ @pwonacott...You don't know Africa...Africa has had more peaceful Democratic elections&transitions than Middle East,South America& most

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      3. ThebullJ‏ @ThebullJ 1 Apr 2015
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        @WSJ @pwonacott..Asian countries. SA,Mandela from Apartheid, Tanzania,Zambia,Malawi,Kenya, Tunisia,Mozambique,Angola, Botswana,Ghana,Senegal

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      1. Dan Gutter‏ @DanGutter1 1 Apr 2015
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        Here's hoping RT @WSJ: Peaceful transition in Nigeria would be relative rarity for Africa. http://on.wsj.com/1EC1jvE pic.twitter.com/sh4Cd8xFaI

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      2. Reginald Earl‏ @Reggie90210 1 Apr 2015
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        @WSJ @Efo_Etor @pwonacott And Ghana hasnt had a peaceful transition based on your map?

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      3. Etornam‏ @Efo_Etor 1 Apr 2015
        Replying to @Reggie90210

        @Reggie90210 I think the map is based on countries whose incumbent presidents have stepped down peacefully after losing an election

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      4. Reginald Earl‏ @Reggie90210 1 Apr 2015
        Replying to @Efo_Etor

        @Efo_Etor hmm...i see

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      5. Etornam‏ @Efo_Etor 1 Apr 2015
        Replying to @Reggie90210

        @Reggie90210 which I don't think has happened in Ghana but then again u need a subscription to read the article which I don't have 😂😂

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