Voting was peaceful and turnout high in Guinea-Bissau , where voters cast ballots for a new parliament with hopes of ending years of political turmoil.
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Bouteflika Returns to Algeria Amid Protests
Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika landed in Algeria Sunday amid protests against his bid for a fifth term as president.
1,000 Algeria Judges Refuse to Oversee Vote if Bouteflika Participates
More than 1,000 judges said they would refuse to oversee Algeria’s election next month if President Abdelaziz Bouteflika contests it.
Nigerians Vote for Powerful Governor Posts Amid Some Unrest
Nigerians vote for powerful governor posts amid reports of heavy military deployment and attacks against electoral facilities in a few areas.
How Local Praise Singers in Nigeria Serve as Tool for Politicians
Praise singers have a history of working for politicians in northern Nigeria. Alot has beeen done this past week ahead of Nigeria’s gubernatorial elections.
With Cash, Crime and Drama, Nigeria Politics Inspire Movie Makers
With drama, crimes and cash, and even dash of witchcraft, the theatrical twists of Nigeria’s politics are inspiring directors from country’s movie industry.
Cameroon Cracking Down on Opponents Inside Francophone Region
These arrests highlight the tightening political space in Cameroon as well as the impunity with which police can disregard the law.
The Rise of South Africa’s Third Party
The party, which appeals to South Africa’s black youth, has come to dominate university politics, winning student elections at prominent institutions.
Malawi Albinos Set Up Protest Camp, Demand to Meet President
Malawi albinos braved steady rains this week, sometimes bringing traffic to standstill, to protest near residence of Malawi’s president, Peter Mutharika.
Doctors and Lawyers Join Rally Against Algeria’s Bouteflika
Physicians joined lawyers against Algerian President Abdelaziz to find out who approved a medical certificate clearing him for the fifth term in office.