Tagged: voters rights
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 […]
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 […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Ukrainian Security Officers and Far Right Demonstrators Clash Ahead of Presidential Elections
Several Ukrainian Police Officers have been injured following a violent clash between the country’s security personnel and far right protesters who attempted to attack a motorcade belonging to incumbent president, Petro Poroshenko, in the city of Cherkasy. This attack was recorded while the president, who is gunning for another term, was giving a campaign speech […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
NigeriaDecides2019: Opposition and Ruling Party Accuse Each Other of Influencing Election Postponement
Following the surprise postponement of Nigeria’s general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the two biggest political parties have been entrenched in a battle of words, throwing accusations at each other. Throwing the first shot in reaction to the rescheduled polls, the Buhari Presidential Campaign Council, in a statement released by its spokesman, […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
South Africa to Consider New Bill Allowing Independent Candidates Run for Office
A bill set to change South Africa’s electoral process has been announced by Mosiuoa Lekota, the president of the Congress of the People (COPE), in a Government Gazette. Last month, Lekota declared his intention to push a Private Member’s Bill to parliament. The bill will allow for people who are not affiliated with any political […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Florida Restores Voting Rights to 1.4 Million Felons
Approximately 1.4 million disenfranchised voters with felony records have finally had their voting rights restored due to the passage of Florida’s Amendment 4 bill. The recently passed amendment restores voting rights to ex-convicts who have completed their state mandated sentences, although felons with charges based on sexual assault and murder are excluded. Estimates made in […]