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Ghanaian election: Social media ban not off the table - Police IG

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) John Kudalor has reiterated his call for social media ban on election day if users post information ...

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Ghanaians oppose shutdown of social media during elections

Some countries in Africa have developed a routine habit of blocking social media platforms before, during and after elections citing “secu...

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IN PICTURES: Kenyan police brutalize citizens during protest in Nairobi

Kenyan police brutalized some civilians who engaged in a protest in Nairobi yesterday May 16th. The Kenyans were protesting for election r...

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Uganda: Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Museveni's re-election

Uganda's Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking nullification of President Yoweri Museveni's disputed re-election ...

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Congo: Opposition says its tally shows incumbent lost presidential vote

Opposition candidates in elections in Congo Republic said on Wednesday that President Denis Sassou Nguesso placed no better than fourth i...

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In Niger: Presidential vote looks a done deal after opposition boycott

Voting ended in Niger on Sunday in a presidential run-off which President Mahamadou Issoufou looks more than likely to win after the oppo...

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Benin PM Zinsou concedes defeat to Patrice Talon after run-off

Benin's outgoing Prime Minister Lionel Zinsou has conceded defeat to businessman Patrice Talon in Sunday's presidential run-off. ...

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Uganda’s Supreme Court hears election challenge

Judges in Uganda on Monday began hearing a legal challenge to last month’s election that saw President Yoweri Museveni win a fifth term. ...

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Uganda: 22 die in post-election violence

At least 22 people have been killed in western Uganda in violence spurred by disputed local elections almost three weeks ago, the African ...

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South Sudan Calls Off Elections, Seeks To Extend Presidential Term- Govt Spokesman

South Sudan has called off elections due to be held in June and its cabinet plans to ask parliament to extend President Salva Kiir's ter...

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NIGERIA: Fresh Calls To Probe Army Involvement In Ekiti Poll

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on members of National Assembly to investigate the role allegedly played by some military off...

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Fifa Finalises Four-Man List For Presidency

Current incumbent Sepp Blatter will be challenged for his position by Luis Figo, Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein and Michael van Praag. The li...

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[NIGERIA] REVEALED!! How Fayose, Obanikoro, Others Used Soldiers To Rig Ekiti Poll — Army Captain

Captain Sagir Koli of the 32nd Artillery Brigade in Ekiti State, who released an audio recording which purportedly has the voice of the then...

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Zambia Defence Minister Lungu Wins Presidential Election

Zambia's presidential election has been won by Defence and Justice Minister Edgar Lungu of the Patriotic Front. Mr Lungu won by a 48...

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Zambia Presidential Poll Remains Close

The latest results from Zambia's presidential election show ruling party candidate Edgar Lungu holding onto a slim but narrowing lead. ...

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Zambian Ruling Party Takes Slim Lead In Presidential Vote

Zambia’s ruling party presidential candidate Edgar Lungu took a slim lead over his rival Hakainde Hichilema after votes from half of the con...

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DR Congo Unrest: Catholic Church Backs Protests

The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo has thrown its weight behind protests against President Joseph Kabila extending his ...

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At Least 11 Killed On Tuesday In Congo Election Protests

At least 11 people were killed on Tuesday in protests in Democratic Republic of Congo against a draft measure that could delay the 2016 pres...

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Zambian Vote Extended After Bad Weather

Some voting in a Zambian presidential by-election was to carry over into Wednesday, said electoral authorities after bad weather prevented e...

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Grabar-Kitarovic Elected Croatia's First Woman President

Opposition challenger Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic has become the first female president of Croatia, winning by the narrowest of margins. Sh...

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