Representing the SADC
Reuters — The United States has imposed entry restrictions on more Nigerians for undermining the democratic process during the African nation’s 2023 election cycle, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. “These individuals have been involved in intimidation of voters through threats and physical violence, the manipulation of vote results, and other activity … Read More “US imposes visa bans on Nigerians who disrupted elections | CNN” »
Abuja, Nigeria Reuters — Nigeria’s main opposition leader Atiku Abubakar launched his presidential election campaign on Wednesday calling for a sweeping victory to save the country from a “frightening descent” into anarchy. Official election campaigning started on Wednesday, ahead of a February presidential vote to choose a successor to President Muhammadu Buhari, who is serving … Read More “Nigeria’s Abubakar launches presidential bid to to save country from ‘frightening descent’ into anarchy | CNN” »
Kisumu, Kenya CNN — Kenya’s electoral officials on Friday blamed the delay in announcing the result of the country’s presidential election on candidates’ agents for slowing down the national tally of votes. The chair of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) accused party agents of approaching the process like a “forensic audit,” saying they … Read More “Kenya electoral officials blame presidential candidates’ agents for results delay | CNN” »
Nairobi, Kenya CNN — On August 9, Kenyans head to the polls and with soaring food and fuel prices, high unemployment and post-pandemic stagnation, a change in leadership could not come at a more critical time for East Africa’s largest economy. Deputy President William Ruto, 55 and veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, 77, are leading … Read More “The ‘Hustler-in-Chief’ or the veteran ‘Baba’ politician, who will be Kenya’s next president? | CNN” »
