Tagged: Presidential Elections
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 […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
This President Still Wants To Be In Office After 36 Years
The President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso will seek a fourth term in office in the country’s March 2021 polls, despite holding on to power for 36 years. The announcement was made by the country’s ruling coalition containing 17 political parties. Pierre Moussa, who serves as the acting chairman of the coalition […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Ghanaian President secures Second Term
The Ghanaian incumbent president, Nana Akufo-Addo, has been declared the winner of the recently concluded presidential election in the West African state, securing four more years in office. In an announcement made by the country’s election commission, Akufo-Addo received 6.73 million votes or 51.6% of valid ballots, while his biggest political rival John Mahama, of […]
Farida Adamu
US Election: A Transition Will Now Begin
After weeks of delays and a few legal challenges, President Donald Trump has told his team to clear the way for a transition to begin for a Joe Biden presidency in the US. The General Services Administration(GSA) in light of this, has sent the Biden team a letter with official resources that will facilitate the transition. However, this is not […]
Farida Adamu
Democracy Watch: Guinea Bans Political Protests
The government in Guinea has announced a ban on political demonstrations across the country until further notice. This move comes after the leader of the Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea party, Cellou Dalein Diallo, called for a protest to be held on Wednesday due to the arrest of several opposition members. The government of […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
US: Trump Has No Plans To Concede
Following weeks of back and forths, the US President Donald Trump has appeared to publicly acknowledge the victory of his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, as he makes further allegations of election rigging. While verified sources have announced Biden’s win at the polls, with several international leaders offering their congratulations and support for the new government, […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Democracy Watch: The Situation In Ivory Coast
As violent clashes continue in Ivory Coast following its heavily disputed presidential polls, journalists have been arrested, with allegations piling up against President Alassane Ouattara’s government. Less than a month after the October 31 presidential elections in Ivory Coast, reports reaching the surface continue to point towards a gross violation of human rights and intimidation […]