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The Election Network
Embattled Iranian President Rouhani wins second term by a wide margin
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani won his re-election by a huge margin. He will serve another four years as president. It was a reassuring victory for Iran’s Shiite reformist camp, and a sign that Iranian citizens want more engagement and outreach with the outside world. Shortly after his win, Rouhani tweeted to Iranians “I humbly bow my […]
The Election Network
The role of tribalism in Kenya’s presidential elections
Kenyans go to the polls in August 8. Ethnicity and tribalism have played powerful roles in previous elections, which will be a decisive factor in the upcoming elections. Pundits say the politicians beat the drum while Kenyans dance to the tune. Politics in Kenya has been characterized by ethnic tensions since independence in 1963. 2008 […]
Marie-Rose Tshite
How the DR Congo’s delayed elections affects the country
2016 was a year of hope for many Congolese citizens who believed that it was going to be a historic moment for the country and the continent. Many citizens hoped the DRC would be an example in organizing credible elections in a country where everyone tends to cling to power. Unfortunately, the government claimed that […]
The Election Network
Here are 7 interesting elections to watch out for now that the French elections are over
The French elections are over! But here are interesting and competitive elections coming up over the next 7 months. May 19: Iranian Presidential Election Who is competing? Incumbent President Hassan Rouhani is seeking a second term. Mayor of Tehran Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf and conservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi are his major opponents. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei […]
Mercy Abang
Young Africans are taking over elections in their countries
Following the ouster of the despot Yahaya Jammeh of the Gambia, the notion that change will happen for nations with sit-tight leaders has been reinforced. From Cameroon to Uganda, Angola, Equatorial Guinea and of course Zimbabwe where the 94-year-old Robert Mugabe who has ruled for more than 35 years but is still seeking a reelection next year, there is a […]
The Election Network
What’s at stake in Kenya’s most expensive election
Kenya is again witnessing a tension-fraught and competitive election, which is reminiscent of the 2007 general elections that were conducted amid a deep ethnic divide leading to one of the worst post-election violence ever experienced in the region. This was not the first time Kenya witnessed violence during the election cycle. Since the introduction of […]
The Election Network
Kenyans in these African countries will vote in the presidential elections this year
Kenya’s electoral commission is mandated by the constitution to register eligible Kenyan voters in preparation for the general elections in August. This year, Kenyans residing in five African countries will be given the opportunity to register and participate in the elections. The electoral commission will conduct voter registration in Pretoria, South Africa; Arusha and Dar […]