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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
Sudan: Military Holds on to Power Following al-Bashir’s Exit
The fight for a better government in Sudan is far from over, as the streets are still filled with protesters, weeks after the forceful removal of President Omar al-Bashir, who led the affairs of the country for 30 years. The journey to al-Bashir’s removal began in 2018, following the government’s decision to devalue the nation’s […]
The Election Network
Egypt Referendum on Extending Sissi’s Rule Riddled with Irregularities
As voters lined up outside the polls in Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday, music blared and some among the crowds danced and waved Egyptian flags. Many people held flyers with a photograph of President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and a green checkmark. The message? Vote “yes.” If passed, the constitutional changes proposed in the ballot could extend the […]
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, […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Indonesia’s President Jokowi Claims Victory Despite Resistance from Opposition
Incumbent Indonesian president and candidate in last week’s election, Joko Widodo, has declared victory in the country’s presidential elections which took place on Wednesday, April 17, despite claims from main opposition candidate, Prabowo Subianto, that the election was rigged. While official results are yet to be announced by Indonesia’s official election monitoring and regulating agency, […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Mauritania Sets Presidential Election for June 22
The people of Mauritania are heading to the polls again, following the legislative and municipal elections which took place in September last year. In a statement released by the country’s electoral commission, Mauritania will hold its presidential election on the 22nd of June 2019, where the outgoing president’s successor will be determined. If there is […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Court Orders Removal of Former Malawi Vice President from Elections
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has announced its decision to adhere to a recent court ruling and remove former Vice President Cassim Chilumpha from the presidential ballot in the country’s upcoming general elections. Earlier this month, a High Court in Malawi ordered the Commission to remove Chilumpha from its list of presidential candidates, after he […]