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The Election Network
1 in 5 elections faced foreign cyber interference
One in five national elections held worldwide since 2016 were potentially influenced by foreign (cyber) interference, according to a joint report from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI) and IT industry professional association ACS. An analysis of 97 national elections and 31 referenda that have been held since the 2016 US presidential election identified 20 countries with […]
Asari Ndem
ANC’s victory is a double-edged sword. Here’s how
The African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa, has been returned to power as the final results from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) show. However, this was the ANC’s worst result to date. According to data released by the IEC, the ANC secured 58% of the vote, ahead of the Democratic Alliance (DA) on 21%. […]
Asari Ndem
South Africa: Some issues the ANC has to contend with
As voters head to the poll, the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa watches with bated breath as its future at the helm of affairs in the country is decided. Unlike many countries, the people of South Africa do not vote for leaders on election day, they vote for parties, and the ANC has […]
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
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 […]