Tag: election
“I don’t have confidence in electoral body” Tanzania Opposition Leader
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu says he lacks confidence in the electoral commission ahead of his presidential contest against incumbent John Magufuli in October’s...
Donald Trump suggests delay to 2020 US presidential election
Donald Trump has suggested November's presidential election be postponed, saying increased postal voting could lead to fraud and inaccurate results.
He floated a delay until...
Elections and COVID-19: Time for Co-Leadership
Ghana is at an important crossroads. There is a need for a new and sustainable response to contain the alarming spread of the COVID-19...
Malawi leader refuses to concede defeat
President Peter Mutharika is not swayed by early indications and is waiting for the electoral body's official announcementAlthough the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is...
OPINION: Academic foot soldiers threaten our democracy more than any tyrant,...
I read a piece attributed to Prof Stephen B. Kendie who signed off as Chairman, Progressive Intellectuals. My first reaction was to reach out...
Malawi candidate urges supporters to hug
Malawi Vice-President Saulos Chilima wants his supporters to literally embrace backers of other parties that he's formed an alliance with.
He has come under fire...
Malawians defy Covid-19 measures in election fever
Nine opposition parties have formed an alliance against President Peter MutharikaMalawi's main political coalitions continue to defy Covid-19 prevention measures in campaigns for...
Massive endorsement of Bawumia as Bloomberg report confirms his analysis
Former Ghanaian President John Mahama wants his third run at the presidency to be a verdict on the economy. His track record may weaken...
Jean Mensa: EC chairperson re-elected president of Association of African Electoral...
Mrs Jean Mensa, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, has been re-elected as the President of the Association of African Electoral Authorities (AAEA), a...
The role played by soundbites in Ghana’s elections
The use of soundbites – short, catchy, emotionally laden and sometimes witty summaries of politicians’ messages – has increasingly become a part of political...
