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African Social Media Crackdown Threatens Hard Won Freedoms
In worsening threat to journalism, African social media outlets are under threat from overzealous governments
Time Running Out For Kenyan Parliament’s Election Reforms
As contested vote approaches, flagging Kenyan Parliament’s election reforms have yet to pass
Kenyan Electoral Commission Resigns En Masse
Protests that have crossed the country ahead of key vote led to resignation of the Kenyan Electoral Commission
Will Communal Violence Again Stain Kenyan Vote?
Run up to crucial Kenyan vote is again plagued with chronic hate speech and inter-ethnic tension
Somalia Wants Peace and Not Terrorism
The Somali people want peace. Somalia wants peace. I want peace. That is where the international community and the federal Government of Somalia can work together.
The Trouble With Election Boycotts in Africa
Election boycotts can lead to long term disenfranchisement of opposition supporters and politics
Kenyan Sex Strike Encouraging Husbands to Vote
Inventive MP wants to boost registration and is organizing a Kenyan sex strike for that purpose
Film Reveals Drama Behind Local Kenyan Student Elections
Documentary ‘A Goat for a Vote’ follows candidates as they vie to win Kenyan student elections
Flying Chicken Scandal Reflects Endemic Kenya Corruption
From traffic police to national politics, endemic Kenya corruption ranges from bizarre to deadly