Malians voted in presidential runoff Sunday amid heavy security to thwart violence, to decide betweeen incumbent Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Soumalia Cisse.
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Malians Goes to Polls Amid Increased Terror Threats
Malians will go to the polls in runoff presidential election on Sunday with threats of terror attacks on their minds just as during the first round.
The Mauritanian Ex-Slave Seeking Election to Fight for Freedom
Born into slavery and kept as a servant for 30 years, Haby Mint Rabah is now running for parliament in Mauritania to fight for freedom.
How Mali and Zimbabwe Elections Are Testing Organizers
Numerous countries have seen increasing attacks on core elements of democracies, including guarantees of free and fair elections
Mali Election’s New Hopefuls Include Gold Magnate and Tech Leader
Both have dabbled in politics but come from the world of business, raising hopes that they could better tackle rampant corruption
Opposition Dismayed After Ghana Leader Names New Election Chief
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo’s pick dismays the main opposition party which called it an unsuitable choice.
Outlining How to Fix Ghana’s Right to Information Law
International organisations want review of Right to Information Bill currently before parliament
Administrators’ Strike Threatens July Mali Presidential Election
Mali local government administrators are at the front line of organizing next month’s presidential election
Gambian Protests Force Resignation of National Police Chief
Gambia’s police say the national police inspector general has resigned after two civilians were shot dead this week
Probe of Businessman Highlights Undue French Influence in Africa
France continues to be a major economic and political player in West Africa, especially in its former colonies