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Chad opposition leader Masra challenges election result in court
Africa

Chad opposition leader Masra challenges election result in court

Masra, who serves as the prime minister of a transitional government alleges that an electoral fraud was planned.
South Africa elections 2024: The unique way of choosing a president
Africa

South Africa elections 2024: The unique way of choosing a president

As the country prepares for the next chapter of its democracy, let’s look at how the electoral system works.
'Victory is resounding' - Chad President Deby speaks after polls win
Africa

'Victory is resounding' - Chad President Deby speaks after polls win

The provisional official results were released on Thursday, extending his family's decades-long position in power.
Indians begin voting in world's largest election
World

Indians begin voting in world's largest election

Nearly one billion voters — more than 10% of the world’s population — will elect 543 members to the lower house of parliament for five years during the staggered elections that run until June 1.
In photos: Türkiye's local elections showcase nation's vibrant democracy
Türkiye

In photos: Türkiye's local elections showcase nation's vibrant democracy

Turkish citizens are participating in the democratic process in unique ways, from elderly people voting at polling stations at nursing homes to voters arriving in traditional costumes.
Senegalese presidential candidates launch campaigns
Africa

Senegalese presidential candidates launch campaigns

The 19 candidates have little more than two weeks, rather than the usual 21 days, to drum up support.
Fresh demands for release of Senegalese opposition figures
Africa

Fresh demands for release of Senegalese opposition figures

Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Faye were not among several government opponents released from prison last week.
Senegal Elections: Thousands  march in first authorised protests
Africa

Senegal Elections: Thousands  march in first authorised protests

Security forces were around the protest area but did not wear riot gear as they had during previous demonstrations.
Protests erupt in Senegal after election postponement
Africa

Protests erupt in Senegal after election postponement

Senegalese President Macky Sall announced the indefinite postponement of the elections on Saturday.
No one pursuing hostility towards Türkiye emerges victorious: Erdogan
Türkiye

No one pursuing hostility towards Türkiye emerges victorious: Erdogan

In his opening speech for the Turkish Parliament's 28th Term 2nd Legislative Year Meeting, President Erdogan highlights Türkiye's dedication to justice, legitimacy, and the preservation of human life worldwide.
ECOWAS: What is the fate of West Africa’s bloc in wake of coups?
Africa

ECOWAS: What is the fate of West Africa’s bloc in wake of coups?

The threat of military intervention to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum has since raised questions about ECOWAS' methods of crisis resolution and, more generally, the future of the West African bloc as a whole.
Hopes float as Nigerian President Tinubu marks 100 days in office
Insight

Hopes float as Nigerian President Tinubu marks 100 days in office

More than three months hence, opinion varies on whether the President bit the bullet too soon.
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

The United Nations estimates that the conflict has affected over 9.7 million people in the country’s northern region
Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

According to the United Nations, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean since 2014.
Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Dozens of children in the west African country have died after taking a few sips of cough syrups, which contained high quantities of poisonous diethylene glycol.
Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Not only do Moroccans and Algerians share the same customs, but they are also pulled down by similar downward trends and by great sociological movements — to such an extent that they differ only in their degree and not in their nature.
Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Two coups in eight months. Ten presidents, 70 percent of whom have come from the military in 62 years of independence. Burkina Faso is struggling with its political stability. How can this problem be explained?
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