AFRICA
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria And Its Polling Unit Problem
As part of the plans to ensure credible elections and increase voter turnout, Nigeria has unveiled plans to increase the number of polling units ahead of the country’s 2023 general elections. However, a major opposition party has hinted that move might not be a guarantor of free and fair elections. Nigeria Has 119,973 Polls Servicing […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
UK Imposes Sanctions On Zimbabwean Security Chiefs
The United Kingdom (UK) has announced sanctions on four Zimbabwean security officials over alleged human rights abuses, especially those that occurred following the country’s 2018 general elections. Announcing this through a statement, the United Kingdom (UK) as part of a new sanction regime following its exit from the European Union, on Monday, cited a crackdown on protests […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Uganda: Bobi Wine Makes His Move
The opposition leader in Uganda, Bobi Wine, has asked the apex court of the East African nation to overturn the outcome of a recently concluded presidential poll, citing a case of corruption and “numerous irregularities.” The pop star-turned-politician, whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, became distant second behind the veteran leader and incumbent, President Yoweri Museveni, […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Will Somalia Vote This Month?
Somalia: Here’s What We Know Despite already facing a slew of challenges, including rising tensions surrounding its relationship with Kenya, the February polls scheduled in Somalia might still be a possibility following a recent decision by two regions in the country. Puntland And Jubaland Rejoin The Fold Following weeks of back and forth, Puntland and the […]
Farida Adamu
Libya Forms Government Ahead of Elections
The 75 members of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, representing all regions in Libya have until Friday to select a prime minister and a three-member presidency council from a list of 45 candidates according to Libya’s UN mission UNSMIL. The new prime minister and a three-member presidency council will lead the country until elections in December. Why […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria: The Pressure For Electoral Amendment
As preparations for the 2023 general elections in Nigeria kick off, a coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has demanded that citizen recommendation be included in the new Electoral Act from the National Assembly. In a statement, the CSOs said the Ninth Assembly under the leadership of Ahmad Lawan, Senate President, and Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria: Parties Agree On New Election Schedule
Following a recent timetable release for a Nigerian election scheduled for November, stakeholders of the state’s leading opposition parties have expressed support for the upcoming polls, as it aligns with the constitution of Nigeria. When Will The Election Hold? According to an announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Anambra State Governorship poll […]