Tagged: Africa
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Nigeria: Women Of Ruling Party Demand Equality
The women of the ruling All Progressives Congress party (APC) political party in Nigeria have put out a demand for gender equality in the party’s constitution, structure and participation ahead of the 2023 general elections. Calling for equality and representation across the board, they have also called for the adoption of direct primary in electing […]
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Ghana: Supreme Court Throws Out Election Case
The Supreme Court of Ghana has rejected a petition challenging the outcome of the country’s December’s presidential vote, therefore confirming Nana Akufo-Addo’s re-election for another four-year term. Making the decision public, Chief Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah revealed that the ruling was a unanimous one between all seven judges in the panel. “The petitioner did not demonstrate […]
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Parties Claim Victory In Ivory Coast
Both ruling and opposition parties in Ivory Coast have claimed victory in parliamentary polls that saw the former allies go head-to-head barely four months after its fatal presidential elections. The legislative elections – a test of stability following the violence that marred last year’s presidential polls – have been trailed with controversy following the release of early provisional results by the […]
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Benin Opposition Leader Jailed Before Polls
The leader of the largest opposition party in Benin and the country’s first female presidential candidate has been arrested on terrorism charges weeks ahead of Benin’s presidential vote. According to the prosecution on Monday, Reckya Madougou, who is the head of the Les Démocrates party, plotted with certain members of her party “to disturb the […]
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Democracy Watch: What Is Happening In Niger?
Following the events of the recently concluded election run-off in Niger, opposition leader and former Prime Minister, Hama Amadou, has been arrested and held for questioning over his alleged role in ongoing post-election violence. According to the country’s public prosecution service, Amadou was arrested on Monday to face “many charges” including “complicity” in demonstrations and property […]
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CSOs Call For Peace In Ghana
Ahead of a Supreme Court ruling on the 2020 presidential elections in Ghana, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the country have called for peace, with both ruling and opposition parties reinforcing their commitment to a successful process. The National Peace Council (NPC) Ghana’s National Peace Council on Sunday urged stakeholders involved in the presidential election petition […]
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What To Know About Niger’s Presidential Run-off
Niger’s ruling party candidate, Mohamed Bazoum, seems to be in the lead in the second round of presidential elections, as the West African nation prepares for a transition of power that would mark its first since independence. According to data released by Niger’s Electoral Commission on Monday, provisional results from 210 out of 266 constituencies […]