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Conrad Omodiagbe
A brief look at the rise and fall of Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir
After a 30-year-long stint as president, Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir has been removed from office by the military. Before this historical feat, the 75-year-old leader remained dogged in his desire to remain in office, despite countless protests by Sudanese people demanding for his resignation. Al-Bashir, like Algeria’s Bouteflika, is one of the longest-serving leaders in Africa, […]
The Election Network
The EU is not ready to deal with Russian influence in its elections. Here’s why
The European Union (EU) is having a hard job building a sufficient firewall when it comes to election interference, experts have told CNBC. The European Parliament — the EU’s legislative arm — has launched a campaign to tackle online disinformation ahead of its elections in May. But there are certain loopholes that mean there could still be […]
The Election Network
Feds say Russian 2016 election meddling spanned all US states
A multi-agency report has strengthened claims that Russia meddled with election systems in all 50 US states during the last presidential race. The report is called a joint intelligence bulletin (JIB), and it comes from the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI. It is an unclassified document intended for internal distribution to state and […]
Asari Ndem
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 […]
The Election Network
Sudan’s military removes Omar Al-Bashir from power and declares state of emergency
Sudan’s military has removed Omar Al-Bashir from power after 30 years and declared a state of emergency. The move brings to an end the divisive and autocratic reign of one of Africa and the Arab world’s longest serving leaders. It follows months of escalating protests against his rule that have been met with a brutal […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
How Israel’s Netanyahu Secured a Record Fifth Term in Power
After a heated campaign that saw the centrist Blue and White party candidate and political newcomer, Benny Gatz, go toe-to-toe against incumbent Prime Minister and right-wing candidate, Benjamin Netanyahu, the people of Israel have chosen the current Prime Minister, despite the multitude of corruption charges against him. The collation of the votes cast for the […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Prime Minister Netanyahu Remains a Major Contender in Israel’s Polls
As Israel casts its vote today to choose which party leads the 21st Parliament, otherwise known as Knesset, the race is close between former army Chief of Staff, Benny Gantz, and the embattled current Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Although 37 parties are also part of the race, Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud party and Gantz’ centrist (often […]