Elections, Governance
November 25, 2023
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The significance of increased autonomy for national election observers

Own Correspondent During a period when the credibility and impact of international election monitoring in Africa is diminishing, and democratic progress in the continent is faltering, civil society organizations are gaining traction in overseeing domestic elections. CSOs have responsibilities that go beyond merely preventing election fraud, controlling civil disobedience, or legitimizing elected officials. Over time, […]

Elections, Women & Youths, Zimbabwe
March 20, 2023
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‘Zimbabwe is ready for a female President’- Elisabeth Valerio

Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe Deep-rooted patriarchal and political violence fueled by the legacy of masculine nationalist politics helped liberate Zimbabwe from an equally patriarchal colonial rule. Masculine nationalism finds strong expression through Zanu-PF, the party in power for more than four decades. Women make up less than 50% of MPs, but gender equality is […]

Elections, Governance
January 06, 2023
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Libyan political leaders encouraged to quickly reach comprehensive, final and time-bound agreements to bring the country to 2023 elections

Editorial UNSMIL noted the joint statement of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the High Council of State regarding their discussions in Cairo yesterday. UNSMIL calls on both chambers to quickly reach a full and final agreement, including on the controversial issues, to finalize the necessary steps to bring the […]

Elections, Human Rights
September 03, 2022
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Libya: Political stalemate and lack of progress on elections

The North African country became divided between two rival administrations in the years after the overthrow of former leader Muammar Gaddafi a decade ago.  The Government of National Accord (GNA) is based in the capital, Tripoli, located in the west, while the Libyan National Army (LNA) is in the east. Despite relative calm in recent […]

Elections, Zimbabwe
August 20, 2022
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“Am ready to solve Gweru problems if chosen”- Demo

John Moyo in Zimbabwe Service delivery champion and Citizens advocate, Taurai Demo (TD) says he has observed many mistakes made by current public office bearers and he is ready to rectify them if chosen by the citizens of Gweru. However, NGO Africa Watch, Zimbabwe Correspondent John Moyo (JM) caught up with the Former Deputy Mayor […]

Elections, Kenya
July 20, 2022
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Kenya elections 2022: The misinformation circulating over academic qualifications

Kenya’s presidential candidates have been campaigning ahead of elections next month, and there have been misleading allegations made about their qualification to stand. We’ve been fact-checking these claims and others ahead of the vote. Academic qualifications challenged Kenya’s electoral laws require candidates for the presidency to have been awarded a degree from a university recognised […]

Elections, ICT4D, Kenya
July 20, 2022
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Ahead of Kenya elections, women politicians face more online abuse

Women MPs like Esther Passaris face threats, slurs and body-shaming on social media ahead of Aug. 9 vote By Nita Bhalla NAIROBI, July 14 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) -When Kenyan politician Esther Passaris posted a loving tribute to her late father on Twitter, trolls responded with a barrage of abuse over an accompanying “sexualised” photograph of […]

Elections
July 19, 2022
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Chad sets August for national dialogue including armed groups

The national dialogue is the first step towards elections after the killing of longtime leader Deby left Chad in crisis. The Chadian government has said it will hold a national dialogue starting from August 20, a precursor to elections promised by interim president Mahamat Idriss Deby who ascended to power following his father’s death last […]

Elections, Foreign Aid, Kenya, Zimbabwe
July 19, 2022
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What maybe the African elections to watch in 2022-2023

Edward Mensah in South Africa Africa can expect many challenges in 2022 and 2023 elections, with rising tensions that threaten the rich continent and its developmental appearance. Successive COVID-19 waves across different regions of the world, including Africa, will exact a detrimental economic impact. This will hinder job prospects for millions of people on the […]