Tagged: voter suppression

The Election Network

Sudan’s military removes Omar Al-Bashir from power and declares state of emergency

Sudan’s military has removed Omar Al-Bashir from power after 30 years and declared a state of emergency. The move brings to an end the divisive and autocratic reign of one of Africa and the Arab world’s longest serving leaders. It follows months of escalating protests against his rule that have been met with a brutal […]

Conrad Omodiagbe

Nigerian Election marred by Violence, Voter Suppression and More

After postponing the Presidential and National Assembly election five hours before it was billed to start on the 16th of February, Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), officially opened the polls at 8am on Saturday, February 23. As results start pouring in, it is clear that the electorate was divided largely between the incumbent president, […]