Problems with election of new members of the regional parliament of East African Legislative Assembly
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4,000 Guinea-Bissau Marchers Seek President’s Resignation
People protested in Guinea-Bissau’s capital calling for President Jose Mario Vaz to step down
New Media Restrictions For Rwanda Opposition Parties Outlined
Rwanda’s election officials plan to “edit” candidates’ online posts before they are published
Opposition Leader’s Detention Hits South African and Zambian Relations
South Africa’s opposition leader says was manhandled and assaulted by Zambian security forces
Authorities Hold Keys to a Peaceful Kenyan Election Season
The Human Rights Watch has asked the country’s authorities to ensure a level playing field
It’s Dangerous to Ignore DR Congo’s Ongoing Deterioration
The country has witnessed millions of deaths, brutal colonial rule, and devastating dictatorship
Delay Seems Likely For 2017 Liberia Presidential Elections
Liberia’s National Elections Commission will commence unveiling the list of certified candidates
What is Behind the Tunisian Corruption Crackdown?
Part of what some of these extremists want is for our society to start becoming disunited and for us to start
Where Do All These Independent Kenyan Candidates Come From
In all, a record 4,000 independent Kenyan candidates standing across the board in August elections
African Democracy Alive and Well in 21st Century
In the long run living under a democracy will improve the lives of African citizens