Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has refused to approve amendments to the electoral law, which include the organization of primary institutions for his elect. In a letter to Senate President Shamad Lawn, read in parliament on Tuesday, Buhari said, “The approved amendment as it stands is a violation of democracy … By adopting outright, according toContinue reading “Nigeria: President Buhari challenge decision to make changes to the electoral law”
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Senegal: Citizens protest over the harsh treatment of Opposition Members
Hundreds of Senegalese took to the streets of the country’s capital Dakar in protest on Friday, accusing the government of long-term detention of opposition figures. Many protesters directed their anger at President Mackie Saal, who has been accused of interfering in judicial matters to suit their political interests. One activist of the protest says heContinue reading “Senegal: Citizens protest over the harsh treatment of Opposition Members”
Gambia: Re-Elected Adama Barrow accused of rigging elections by Opposition Leader Osano Darbo
The party of Gambian opposition leader Osano Darbo announced on Tuesday that it has appealed to the Supreme Court to overturn Adama Barrow’s announced re-election in the presidential election, which was accused of several irregularities, including vote-buying. Adama Barrow was declared the winner of the December 4 presidential election by the Electoral Commission with aboutContinue reading “Gambia: Re-Elected Adama Barrow accused of rigging elections by Opposition Leader Osano Darbo”
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