Fraud trails a presidential poll loss – this time, in Guinea-Bissau
Losing candidates to reject results has become something of a “democratic culture” across much of Africa. In 2019 alone, losing candidates in about a half dozen … source
Emmerson Mnangagwa returns to Zimbabwe [The Morning Call]
Zimbabwe’s ousted vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa has returned to Zimbabwe from exile, hailing a “new and unfolding democracy” in the country. source
South Sudanese celebrate signing of power-sharing agreement
It was all ululation and jubilation in Juba as South Sudanese nationals welcomed the signing of the revitalized power-sharing pact by warring parties Sunday … source
Equatorial Guinea invites international observers for dialogue
Equatorial Guinea intends to open the door to international observers to participate in the political dialogue slated for mid-July.* If effected, this would answer … source
East Africa in 2017 [The Morning Call]
2017 has been a year full of surprises in East Africa. First in Kenya which made history in September as the very first country in Africa to annul results of…
Kabila’s Congo to consider legal protection for ex-presidents
Democratic Republic of Congo’s parliament will, at President Joseph Kabila’s request, hold a special session to consider legislation providing legal protection for … source
Malawi VP attacks president, quits ruling party
Malawi’s vice president Saulos Chilima has publicly attacked the president of presiding over a government riddled with corruption on Wednesday as he … source
Violence mars Mali’s municipal elections [The Morning Call]
Mali’s local elections held on November 20, 2016 were marred with protests and boycotts in the northern and central parts of the country. They were meant to fill … source
Security forces in Ivory Coast avert planned opposition protests
Security forces in Abidjan ,Cote D’Ivoire on Thursday averted a planned demonstration by the coalition of opposition parties. According to one of its … source
Malawi’s ex-president Joyce Banda returns home amidst cheers from supporters
Former Malawi President Joyce Banda has returned to her country on Saturday with cheers from her supporters. Banda has been in a self imposed exile for … source