AFRICA
Farida Adamu
Between Mali Junta and the ECOWAS: No Deal
A high-level regional delegation of the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS), led by Nigeria’s former president, Goodluck Jonathan, held talks with the military junta that overthrew the president in Mali over scheduling elections. The delegation called on the junta led by Col. Assimi Goïta, who declared himself the leader of the National Committee […]
Farida Adamu
A New Government Has Been Formed in Tunisia
A new government has been announced by the prime minister-designate of Tunisia, Hichem Mechichi. The announcement came on Tuesday, about a month after Mechichi’s appointment. However, Mechichi has to gain the approval of lawmakers to cement his new appointees or Tunisia could face possible early elections. Issues to Consider: Mechichi said he had decided to form a […]
Farida Adamu
Côte d’Ivoire: Why This Ex-President May Not Run
Following the decision of the electoral body in Côte d’Ivoire to remove Laurent Gbagbo from the electoral list, his supporters have decided to file a candidacy bid in his name for the upcoming October Elections. Issues for Côte d’Ivoire to Consider: Political tensions are high in Côte d’Ivoire due to President Alassane Ouattara’s decision to run […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Ivory Coast: Supporters To File For This Candidate
Despite not releasing any public statement indicating interest in the upcoming presidential elections, supporters of former Ivory Coast President, Laurent Gbagbo, have announced their intention to file candidacy in his name. This comes a day after an Ivorian court confirmed the decision to strike off the ex-leader from its electoral list. The pro-Gbagbo coalition, Together […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria: Political Parties interested in By-Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has stated that out of the 18 registered political parties in Nigeria, 13 have notified the commission of their intention to conduct primaries towards participating in the outstanding by-elections across eight states in the country. In its statement through its National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
COVID-19: Nigeria Plans For State Elections
As the voting community in Central Nigeria prepares for the upcoming polls in Kogi State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has revealed that it will not be updating its voters’ register. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, instead, it will retain the voter register used in the state for the 2019 general elections. Speaking during […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria: Opposition Speaks Ahead of Court Ruling
The opposition party in Nigeria, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has raised the alarm in the central state of Kogi ahead of an impending Supreme Court ruling that may alter an initial Court of Appeal ruling and inadvertently affect the result of the state’s 2019 governorship elections. Making a statement to members of the press, […]