Posts by Asari Ndem
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Malawi Prepares for Tripartite Election
Despite being one of the countries hit by the devastating cyclone Idai in March, Malawi is currently set to hold its general election on the 21st of May. Malawians will troop to their various polling booths to vote for a new president, members of parliament and local government councillors who will serve for the next […]
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ANC’s victory is a double-edged sword. Here’s how
The African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa, has been returned to power as the final results from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) show. However, this was the ANC’s worst result to date. According to data released by the IEC, the ANC secured 58% of the vote, ahead of the Democratic Alliance (DA) on 21%. […]
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South Africa Elections and the IEC
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa has come out to say it is pleased with the conduct of the election so far, despite a few glitches recorded along the way. A few incidents recorded throughout the country led to some polling booths being opened late or not at all. According to Times Live, […]
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South Africa: Some issues the ANC has to contend with
As voters head to the poll, the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa watches with bated breath as its future at the helm of affairs in the country is decided. Unlike many countries, the people of South Africa do not vote for leaders on election day, they vote for parties, and the ANC has […]
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Algeria Picks Election Date
Following a wave of protests against Bouteflika, the interim president of Algeria, Abdelkader Bensalah, has announced that the country will now hold its election on the 4th of July this year. Bensalah’s temporary appointment angered some protesters who, according to the BBC, had hoped for a more radical change in their leadership. “Following the announcement, […]
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International Reactions to the Toppling of Sudan’s President
Following the removal of Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir, several countries have registered their pleasure and displeasure at the news. Here, we gather some of the more vocal and controversial responses to Sudan from the international sphere as former President al-Bashir seeks refuge elsewhere. According to Arab News: “The US said it supported a peaceful and democratic Sudan […]
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Observers Tag Thailand Election as ‘Deeply Flawed’
On Sunday the 24th of March, the people of Thailand headed to the polls to cast their vote for members of a new government for the first time in 8 years. Following the junta’s decision to lift the ban on political activities in the country and hold the election, Thai citizens across the state have […]