An election governing body in Malawi has done its first test of a system that tallies election results, as a May 21 poll draws near.
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Cameroon Journalists Decry Treatment by Both Sides in War
The occasion of World Press Freedom Day, journalists in Cameroon are protesting what they said are abuses by both the government and separatists fighting.
Long Staunch ANC Supporters, South African Voters Seek Change
In recent years, the party has been rocked by multiple high-level corruption scandals and mounting complaints about its failure to provide basic services.
UN Panel: South Sudan Likely Executed Two Prominent Critics
A new U.N. report says South Sudanese security agents likely executed two prominent critics of the government who vanished in Kenya in January 2017.
Relatively Young New Leader Named in Algeria Amid Protests
Algeria’s ruling National Liberation Front (FLN) party, has elected Mohamed Djemai, a businessman, as its new leader, state television said on Tuesday.
Benin Internet Shutdown Repeats Pattern of African Censorship
When authorities in Benin turned off the country’s internet during parliamentary elections, they became ninth African government to restrict access.
Hundreds of Thousands Protest Against Algeria Ruling Elite
Protesters rallied peacefully in Algiers after Friday prayers, chanting “We will not shut up!” and demanding the departure of Algeria’s ruling elite.
Sudanese Hold Mass Rally Amid Standoff With Generals
Sudan’s protesters held a mass rally to step up pressure on military to hand power to civilians following last month’s overthrow of President al-Bashir.
Rage Over South Africa Corruption Turns Off Voters
For many South African voters, the government’s struggle with corruption which in the past five years has provoked numerous inquiries.
Analysts: Ouster of Sudanese Leader Hurts Ankara’s Regional Goals
The recent ouster of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir after decades in power is threatening a key Turkish strategic project on the Red Sea.