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As Sudan military dilly dallies on power transfer teeming protesters have vowed no compromise until full democracy is restored. Sudan protest leaders vow civil disobedience over delay to democracy TheNewArab Sudanese protest leaders on Wednesday threatened to launch nationwide civil disobedience after...

Eight years after leading the Arab Spring, Tunisia is battling with voter apathy, record low adult and youth participation in general elections Mobile teams are being utilised to galvanise public empathy for the electoral process. Tunisia: Mobile teams to...

On the heels of Nigeria, Senegal sitting president Marky Sall wins election amidst violence and the charge of systemic electoral manipulation Senegal’s President Re-Elected After Race Tested by Violence Marky Sall’s two main opponents have questioned the credibility of the vote...

German Economics Minister hails Ghana's impressive economic progress by Evans Annang Pulse Ghana Germany's Economic Cooperation and Development minister, Dr Gerd Muller, has lauded the Akufo-Addo government’s “impressive progress on the economic front” which has made the West African country one...

Africa braces for another sham in DR Congo elections amidst voter enthusiasm for change in a country ruled by despots since independence.  DRC vote: Opposition says ruling party win would be 'provocation' Opposition leader Martin Fayulu says election was 'deliberately disorganised'...

Madagascar presidential elections recalls perrennial doubts as to the willingness for practice of true democracy among Africa`s violent political class. Madagascar's Rajoelina leads election runoff, Ravalomanana alleges fraud REUTERS ANTANANARIVO, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Madagascar presidential candidate Andry Rajoelina is leading an...

DR Congo: Deadly clashes in South Kivu ahead of elections NEWS AGENCIES  At least 18 people have killed in clashes between the Democratic Republic of the Congo's army and rebels loyal to a renegade former general in the country's eastern region, according to...

Former president alleges fraud in Madagascar election Former Madagascar president Hery Rajaonarimampianina has alleged "many voting irregularities" in this week's election, raising fears of protests and a disputed result, AL JAZEERA reports. In a statement on Thursday, Rajaonarimampianina said a number...

Freedom of expression in Tanzania is slowly being eroded by Nanjala Nyabola, AL JAZEERA  In September 2018, the Tanzanian parliament passed amendments to the national statistics law that included a provision for criminal penalties for anyone who publishes information that does...

Cameroon opposition claims election win, ruling party disagrees Opposition candidate Maurice Kamto claims he has received a clear mandate from the people and intends to defend it. Al Jazeera  The counting of votes has not been concluded across the country Cameroon's...