Libyans vote in local elections snubbed by eastern government
Tripoli – Tens of thousands of Libyans voted in local elections on Saturday in areas controlled by the Tripoli... Read more
18 Aug
Political newcomers in the race to rule Ivory Coast
Abidjan – An investigative journalist, a former city official, a sociology student and a pastor have all joined the... Read more
1 Aug
Teens to tip the ballot! – UK drops voting age to 16 in radical Labour shake-up
London – The British government said on Thursday it plans to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in general... Read more
17 Jul
Ugandan musician-turned-politician Bobi Wine to run for president
Kampala – Uganda’s main opposition party said Wednesday its leader Bobi Wine would run in upcoming presidential elections, likely... Read more
26 Jun
Ivory Coast youth, a giant majority, await their turn in politics
Abidjan – As Ivory Coast heads for presidential elections this year, the heaviest hitters remain two octogenarians who have... Read more
26 Jun
Ivory Coast opposition leader Thiam barred from presidential election
Abidjan – An Ivory Coast court on Tuesday struck main opposition leader Tidjane Thiam off the nation’s electoral list, closing... Read more
23 Apr
Tanzania opposition says election disqualification is unconstitutional
Dar es Salaam – Tanzania’s main opposition party on Tuesday declared its disqualification from upcoming national polls was unconstitutional, only... Read more
16 Apr
Breakaway Somaliland’s opposition leader wins presidential poll
Nairobi – Somaliland’s opposition leader has won the presidency of the breakaway region of Somalia, according to election results... Read more
9 Apr
Mozambique opposition, government agree to end violence
Johannesburg – Mozambique opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, said on Monday he and President Daniel Chapo had agreed to “end... Read more
25 Mar
Under threat from Trump, Canada calls snap elections for April 28
Ottawa – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called early elections for April 28, pledging to defeat Donald... Read more
24 Mar
