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The view from Africa of current political and legal drama in the UK

The Supreme Court in the United Kingdom has ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted unlawfully in suspending parliament.

The ongoing uncertainty over Brexit is getting attention around the world - so what does an African expert make of the situation?

Ugandan lawyer Apollo Makubuya believes that the latest ruling actually demonstrates a successful governance model. He questions whether courts in all Africa countries are holding their governments to account in the same way.

(Photo: Lagy Hale. Credit: Getty Images)

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