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Farida Adamu
What to expect as Greece holds its parliamentary elections
In three days, the people of Greece will head to the polls to elect a new government. The Unitary Republic’s “Snap Elections” is expected to take place on July 7, earlier than the previously slated October date, after the incumbent leader, Alexis Tsipras, bowed to pressure to hold early elections. After the restoration of its […]
Asari Ndem
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 […]
The Election Network
Malawi Tests Election Results System
An election governing body in Malawi has done its first test of a system that tallies election results, as a May 21 poll draws near. Testing of the Results Management System is meant to find weaknesses and glitches, as officials hope Tuesday’s exercise will help calm fears of election rigging. Officials placed staff and equipment […]
Asari Ndem
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, […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Benin’s Legislative Election Marked a Day of Firsts
While the 2019 parliamentary election in Benin has come to an end, many spectators foresee the start of a new, more insidious era for elections in the country. The West African country, often seen as a pioneer of democracy in the francophone region of Africa, had a fair share of notorious firsts at Sunday’s election. […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Will the third time be the charm for Joe Biden?
As America begins preparations for its 2020 presidential election, the two-time presidential candidate and former Vice President in the Barack Obama administration, Joe Biden, has officially declared his intention to run for the country’s top seat. Biden announced his intention to run after several months of uncertainty with a campaign video, which was released on […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Voter Apathy Plagues Presidential Elections in Republic of North Macedonia
On Sunday, citizens of the Republic of North Macedonia went to their respective polling booths in a bid to elect a new president who would replace the outgoing nationalist leader, President Gjorge Ivanov. The election was similar to the Nigerian one held in February 2019, as it was a two-horse race between the pro-EU candidate, […]