Guinea protests threat return as junta delays elections
Guinea’s civil society threatens to resume protests if the military junta doesn’t hold elections by the end of 2024.
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Elections
Court blocks opposition’s attempt to contest Rwandan elections
A Rwandan court rejected Bernard Ntaganda’s appeal, barring him from challenging President Paul Kagame in the upcoming elections, a blow to opposition efforts against Kagame’s reelection.
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa denies power cuts pause tied to election
With elections looming, South Africa debates the reasons behind the end to power cuts.
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Zuma supporters celebrate political comeback in South Africa
Jacob Zuma’s return to politics energizes his supporters and reshapes South Africa’s electoral landscape as his new party, MK, gains momentum.
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Rwanda’s parliament advances controversial NGO law
Rwanda’s parliament moves forward with a draft NGO law, sparking debate over its potential impact on civic space and elections in July.
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UN urges urgent steps for elections in South Sudan
UN calls for urgent elections in South Sudan amid political deadlock. Delays in voter registration, national census, and repatriation of the displaced pose challenges.
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Togo in limbo: Elections postponed amid tensions over reform
Togo’s government delays elections after a controversial constitutional reform raises concerns about President Gnassingbé’s potential to extend his rule.
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Graft scandal rocks South Africa as speaker steps down
A corruption scandal engulfs South Africa’s ruling party as the parliament speaker resigns just weeks before national elections.
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Guinea opposition demands transition timeline
Guinea’s opposition rejects the military’s delay of civilian rule, demanding elections by December 31st and accusing the junta of restricting freedoms.
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South Africa’s Zuma appeals electoral commission decision
Jacob Zuma appeals against his disqualification from running in South Africa’s general elections, citing that the electoral commission had no valid reasons to violate his political rights.
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