Tagged: president

Farida Adamu

These Former Presidents Want to Run for Office Again

Across the world, former presidents have been asking for another shot at leading countries they have ruled before. Here are a few: The former President of Ivory Coast, Henri Konan Bedie, has been declared a candidate for the top opposition party, the Democratic Party of the Ivory Coast (PDCI), in October’s presidential election. This move […]
Farida Adamu

Democracy Watch: Mali Protests Against President

For the second time in a month, protesters in Mali gathered at the independence square holding placards with anti-government messages to demand the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. A similar rally was held on June 5, 2020, with the same demands. A Resurgent Opposition Leading this new wave of protests is Mahmoud Dicko, a […]
Farida Adamu

Azerbaijan Set to Hold Early Election

President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has signed a decree to dissolve parliament and hold an early election on the 9th of February. Why In December 2019, Azerbaijani Members of Parliament approved a proposal to dissolve parliament and asked President Ilham Aliyev to call a snap election. The appeal came a month after the former Prime Minister, Novruz […]
Farida Adamu

Peru Legislative Elections; All You Need to Know

Early parliamentary elections are scheduled to hold in Peru on the 26th of January 2020. Why Early Elections? Elections were triggered after President Martin Vizcarra dissolved the Peruvian Congress on the 30th of September 2019, based on claims that the democracy of Peru was at risk. Congress responded by suspending Vizcarra’s presidency and appointing Vice […]
Farida Adamu

What you need to know about Algeria’s national political dialogue

The interim president of Algeria, Abdelkader Bensalah, has set up a six-member panel to oversee a national political dialogue. The panel hopes to bring an end to the political crisis crippling the North African country. This panel is also expected to assist in the holding of a successful presidential election. Bensalah’s six-man panel will be […]
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

Nigeria and South Africa: How Both Polls Differ

Two months after Nigeria held what has been termed the most controversial election in recent times, its counterpart in the south of the continent gets ready to decide its fate in a similar fashion. Nigeria’s elections suffered major setbacks from its sudden postponement to widespread reports of violence and electoral malpractice, marring the exercise. South […]