Africa

Flaws In ZEC Voters’ Roll Could Derail Zimbabwe Elections

Zimbabwe will hold harmonised elections in four months even though the country’s electoral commission (ZEC) has not released an electronic voters’ roll for scrutiny despite several court challenges. The ZEC’s actions are contrary to the country’s constitution in Section 21 (1), which stipulates that ‘every voters’ roll and every consolidated …

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Odinga Tear Gassed In Kenyan Protests Against Ruto

Kenyan police tear gassed the leader of the opposition on Monday and arrested senior lawmakers in his parliamentary faction, as protesters took to the streets to march against President William Ruto and the high cost of living. The convoy of Raila Odinga, who was defeated by Ruto last year in …

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Bola Tinubu: From Godfather Of Lagos To Nigeria’s President-Elect

Tinubu ran for outgoing president Buhari’s partyHe won praise for improving dysfunctional LagosCritics say he doles out plum jobs to loyalistsNigeria faces litany of security, economic woes For much of his political career, Nigerian President-elect Bola Tinubu has exerted power from behind the scenes, widely regarded as a “godfather” who …

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SA ConCourt Throws President Ramaphosa Under The Bus

South Africa’s Constitutional Court on Wednesday slapped down President Cyril Ramaphosa’s bid to have the apex court review a report which found evidence he may have committed misconduct over a stash of cash stolen from his game farm. The report by a panel of experts appointed by the speaker of …

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Nigeria Polls: Electoral Chief Issues Apology For Voting Delays

Nigeria’s electoral chief has apologised for delays being experienced by voters in some parts of the country. Mahmood Yakubu briefed the press at the central collation centre in the capital, Abuja, after widespread reports of late arrival of voting materials and electoral officers in some states. The head of the …

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Africa Remains Divided On Russia’s War & Ambitions

A year since the war in Ukraine began, Africa’s reaction appears not to have shifted much. In a UN resolution condemning Russia’s invasion, African countries were still as divided as when the war began. Thirty countries – two more than in March 2022 – voted in favour of the resolution. …

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