democracy
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For Sudan civil rule is not negotiable
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...
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Voter apathy on Tunisia elections
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...
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Senegal Election: testy victory for ruling party
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...
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More kudos for Ghana’s economy
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...
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Bracing for DR Congo elections
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'...
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Madagascar: Democracy on trial
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...
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Congo elections marred by violence
DR Congo: Deadly clashes in South Kivu ahead of elections
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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...
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Madagascar in 2018 Election dispute
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...
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Tanzania: A regime of draconian laws (updated)
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...
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Nigeria: 2019 Elections and President’s certificate gambit
PDP mocks Buhari over failure to submit school certificate to INEC
- writes Seun Ope Daily Post
ABUJA - The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Friday reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s failure to submit his academic credentials to the Independent...
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Warning: United States planning to steal TikTok from Chinese owners
Washington’s posturing on TikTok is like that of a gangster: “You’ve got a nice social media app...
Issue
‘The great solar flare is indeed coming’
The entire Earth-facing part of the sun is currently charged with super-high energy, and some of these sunspots exhibit ‘beta-gamma-delta’ magnetic...
Review
Nigeria Elections 2023: Rigging is what kleptocratic government does best
2023 Presidential Elections show how Nigeria's kleptocracy continues to masquerade as American-style oligarchy aided by compromised election and judicial bodies ...
Spirit-science
High-Frequency Quantum Energies Coming to Earth
Now we have a choice – which timeline to follow, which people to communicate with, what relationships to build, what kind...
Essay
Americans love violence: (it’s in their worship of Satan)
The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer. It has never yet melted. Fearful Of...