Tagged: Africa
Farida Adamu
This Man Wants To Become President Of Somalia
Somalia was expected to hold presidential elections early in February but has clearly missed that deadline, failing to meet yet another obligation after abandoning the one-person-one-vote mandate to its people. This has put the country on the path of political uncertainty yet again. When it holds eventually, it will be a pivotal election for Somalia which has remained one of […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
What’s Going On With The Haitian President?
Haitian President, Jovenel Moïse has announced the arrest of more than 20 people he accused of trying to kill him and overthrow his government. These individuals include a Supreme Court judge who has the support of opposition leaders demanding that Moïse step down, as well as Police Inspector General. “There was an attempt on my […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria And Its Polling Unit Problem
As part of the plans to ensure credible elections and increase voter turnout, Nigeria has unveiled plans to increase the number of polling units ahead of the country’s 2023 general elections. However, a major opposition party has hinted that move might not be a guarantor of free and fair elections. Nigeria Has 119,973 Polls Servicing […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Will Somalia Vote This Month?
Somalia: Here’s What We Know Despite already facing a slew of challenges, including rising tensions surrounding its relationship with Kenya, the February polls scheduled in Somalia might still be a possibility following a recent decision by two regions in the country. Puntland And Jubaland Rejoin The Fold Following weeks of back and forth, Puntland and the […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Nigeria: Supreme Court Election Rulings Of 2020
Nearly two years after its last general elections, and with the 2023 election year coming in full speed, we look at the relationship between elections in Nigeria and the country’s apex court, the Supreme Court. Using unique cases and the landmark decisions that followed, we look at the pre-election impact, as well as mistakes could […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Niger Prepares For Election Run-off
A former minister and a former president are set to go head-to-head in a presidential run-off election as Niger attempts its first peaceful transfer of power since gaining independence from France 60 years ago. According to Niger’s Electoral Commission, the candidate representing its ruling party, Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS), Mohamed Bazoum, will face […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Democracy Watch: Uganda Bans Social Media
A couple of days before what is expected to be a tense Election Day, Uganda has announced its decision to shut down social media and messaging apps in the country. This, among several other crackdowns, goes in line with a massive wave of intimidation and repression against the opposition party and its supporters ahead of […]