Nigeria: Third Party And The Disenfranchised Electorate
Mouthed as a last-gasp option to provide Nigerians the needed leadership, Nigeria’s supposed third party has proven a failure; a development many say makes the forthcoming general elections less significant. Sunday Elom is one of the registered 84 million Nigerians that will vote in tomorrow’s general elections. Elom like many other voters sees the forthcoming […]
Optimism After New Peace Deal To End CAR Crisis
Central African Republic (CAR) recently inked a peace deal with armed groups to halt the country’s growing crisis and many are hoping the new agreement would restore tranquility to a nation ravaged by war since 2013. Statistics about the Central African Republic are startling and unsettling. It’s difficult to imagine how a nation at the […]
Nigeria: 2019 Elections And Saraki’s Many Hurdles
Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki, faces arguably one of the toughest battles of his political career ahead of the forthcoming 2019 general elections, and analysts predict his relevance in Nigerian politics after the polls will be determinative of how well he gets over the hump. A war against years of ineffective governance or revolt against […]
DR Congo: Felix Tshisekedi Sworn In As President
The Democratic Republic of Congo has sworn in opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi as the newly elected President of the country. Thursday’s swearing-in ceremony marks the first time DR Congo would witness a peaceful power transition since its independence. The country DR Congo has not seen a peaceful transfer of power since independence from colonial Belgium […]
Gabon: President Bongo returns, but will that change anything?
President Ali Bongo returned to Gabon on Tuesday for the first time since he was reportedly struck with a stroke last year, but it’s unlikely that his return which ostensibly looked planned to save the moment will change growing apathy for his government. President Ali Bongo is back. Bongo returned to Gabon on Tuesday- the […]
DR Congo: Why Rising Tension Over Election Results Could Mar Post-Kabila Era
The Democratic Republic of Congo recently concluded Presidential election was one predicted to signal a new dawn for the country, especially with the ouster of President Joseph Kabila, but growing tension over the election results is giving many little to hope for. From postponement of the election date to delay in announcement of election results […]
Madagascar: Court Dismisses Fraud Allegations, Upholds Rajoelina’s Victory
Madagascar’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday declared Andry Rajoelina, 44, as the eventual winner of the keenly contested presidential election held on November 7. The Court’s announcement came after it reviewed a petition of electoral fraud filed against Rajoelina’s victory at the December 19 run-off election by his main rival and predecessor Marc Ravalomanana, 69. The […]
Gabon: Coup Attempt Shows Time’s Up For President Bongo
Gabon may have survived an attempted coup by the military on Monday, but the attempt might be an indication of what to come, should President Ali Bongo hang on to power. On Monday, Gabon was struck by news of a military take-over of power, which began with seizure of the country’s national radio station. The […]
Why South Africa Needs Radical Reforms Against Racial Discrimination
A recent outburst between blacks and whites at a Cape Town beach shows racial discrimination is far from over in South Africa and only radical reforms can stamp it out, completely. Racial discrimination continues to drag on in South Africa. Some irate groups of blacks recently took to the streets to protest being prevented from […]
Madagascar: Fraud Allegation Raise Fears Of Post-Election Crisis
It’s official: Former President Andry Rajoelina is the winner of Madagascar run-off election held on December 19. The full provisional results of the election disclosed by the country’s electoral commission showed that Rajoelina polled 55 percent of the total votes to defeat his main rival and predecessor Marc Ravalomanana, who got 43.34. The President of […]
