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Niger prepares to hold presidential run off vote on Sunday

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– – Niger will hold a presidential run-off vote on Sunday as citizens choose a new leader towards first democratic transfer of power. Outgoing President Mahamadou Issoufou announced his decision to step down after two five-year terms. His decision has been hailed by many and considered significant in promoting democracy in the West African nation. Issoufou has said “Handing over… Read More
Africa Central Africa World 

Congo’s 77-year-old leader Sassou Nguesso seeks fourth term

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– – President Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo-Brazzaville is seeking a fourth term in office in this year’s presidential election. The 77-year-old Sassou Nguesso first came to power 1979 but had a five-year break after losing elections in 1992. Nguesso was an opposition leader for five years and then came back to power during the Second Civil War (1997–1999) when… Read More
Africa Gambia West Africa World 

Gambia: President Barrow officially launches new political party

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– – Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has officially launched his National People’s Party (NPP) as he presses on for his re-election bid this year. The party was launched over the weekend as he pushed for support for his candidacy for the presidential election on December 4. He told his supporters in Bakau that the NPP “is the party of all… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Uganda’s President Museveni takes early lead in vote count

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– – Uganda’s Incumbent president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has taken an early lead in the presidential election as votes continue to be collated. Provisional results announced by the Electoral Commission showed that Mr. Museveni, 76, obtained over 1.5 million votes representing 65.02 percent. His closest rival, the musician-turned politician, Bobi Wine was in second position with over 647,146 votes representing… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Uganda: Vote counting underway in crucial general elections

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– – Counting of ballots is underway in Uganda following general elections characterized by delays and faulty biometric verification machines at some polling stations. There is heightened security as citizens await the outcome of the election, with results expected by Saturday. The chairman of Uganda’s electoral commission, Simon Mugenyi Byabakama, has said the presidential and parliamentary elections were a success.… Read More
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Ugandans vote in crucial election amid internet shutdown

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Ugandans are voting on Thursday in a crucial presidential election characterized by violence and internet shutdown. Voting started at 7:00 am local time and is expected to end at 16:00 local time with longs queues at most polling stations. There have been reports of delays in getting voting materials to various polling stations on time. At some polling stations, biometric… Read More
Africa Ghana World 

Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo sworn in for second term

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– – Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo has been sworn in for a second term in office at a ceremony in the capital, Accra. He took the oath of office on Thursday in the country’s parliament after a chaotic scene that characterized the election of the speaker of parliament. The oath of office was administered to him by the country’s chief… Read More
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Ghana: Police clash with opposition MPs amid post-election protest

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– – Minority MPs in Ghana’s parliament are livid after clashing with police during a protest march to the Electoral Commission on Tuesday. The minority MPs were marching to the headquarters of the Electoral Commission (EC) to challenge the results of the Presidential elections declared in favour of the incumbent Nana Akufo-Addo. They were also demanding a recollection of some of… Read More
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Ghana: Police clash with opposition supporters challenging election results

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– – Supporters of the opposition party, NDC in Ghana have clashed with the police as they continue their protests against the conduct of the December 7 elections. They have been staging nationwide protests, challenging the declaration of the incumbent Nana Akufo Addo as President-elect. The largest opposition party has also accused the Electoral Commission of vote padding and rigging… Read More
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Ghana: Police clash with opposition supporters challenging election results

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , , ,
– – Supporters of the opposition party, NDC in Ghana have clashed with the police as they continue their protests against the conduct of the December 7 elections. They have been staging nationwide protests, challenging the declaration of the incumbent Nana Akufo Addo as President-elect. The largest opposition party has also accused the Electoral Commission of vote padding and rigging… Read More
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