African Studies
Utafiti: Journal of African Perspectives
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The contest for the up-coming head of state elections emerged as a prominent political feature during the year, which in terms of domestic politics presented no surprises. The results of the 2009 parliamentary elections continued to be contested in a prolonged legal battle. Poverty remained a challenge and the government responded to the high unemployment rate by introducing a new three-year capital investment programme. Despite the lack of visible socioeconomic progress and increased signs of corruption, political stability was maintained. International relations continued to favour new friends over old ties, with the EPA remaining contested and bilateral relations with Germany still tested by memories of the genocide committed more than a century ago.