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In pre-colonial Africa, political decentralization was by design
February 13, 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 13 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:

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In pre-colonial Africa, political decentralization was by design

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Pre-colonial African societies have long been seen through the lens of what they didn't become.

New research argues they should be understood on their own terms-as a result of deliberate institutional choices.

A new working paper, " Africa as a Success S . . .

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