Omar Al-Bashir Steps Down as Commander-in-Chief Ahead of Sudan Elections
Sudanese President Omar Hassan Al-Bashir bowed out as commander-in-chief of the army ahead of Sudan’s first multi-party elections in 24 years, officials reported on Monday. According to the state owned news agency, SUNA, the president issued a statement on his desire to retire as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Close observers view this as [...]
President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania Calls for Unity Ahead of General Elections
Tanzania’s President Jakaya Kikwete has vehemently called for unity ahead of the national general elections later this year. In addition, he thanked the Tanzanians for showing patriotism, wisdom and maturity despite taints by leaders who preach division. “Don’t waste a minute listening to those who plan ill for the country by dividing us on racial, [...]
SWAPO On-Course For Namibian Elections Victory
Returns from last week’s elections in Namibia indicate that about one-third of the votes counted show the ruling South West Africa People’s Party heading for a landslide victory with three-fourths of the vote. A new party, the Rally for Democracy and Progress, seems to be the likely opposition party with about 9 percent. The ruling [...]
Elections in Ivory Coast to Be Postponed Again
The delay in the publication of the provisional voters list in Ivory Coast may cause elections planned for November 29 to be postponed. There are fears that scrambling to make the November deadline will result in a flawed vote. The elections which have been planned since 2005 have been postponed several times as attempts are [...]
Guebuza Set For Re-election in Mozambique
The current president of Mozambique Armando Guebuza is set to be re-elcted for a second time in an election on Thursday that will see the ruling party clinch an overwhelming victory at the polls. Results coming out of the country show Guebuza taking a commanding lead over his longtime rival and opposition leader Afonso Dhlakama. [...]
Will Kenyans live up to Expectations?
What happened in Kenya a few years back could best be described as a demonstration of the selfishness of some African politicians who are always bent on exploiting a given situation in an effort to satisfy their political aims. As was in Zimbabwe where an opposition Movement For Democratic Change party won an election but [...]
S. african association names new president
The South African Football Association (Safa) Saturday named Kirsten Nematandani president after two senior 2010 World Cup officials withdrew at the last minute. The …
Me augustin senghor: president senegal fa
Me Augustin Senghor,the president of the Goree Sports Union has been elected president of the Senegalese football federation following an elective general assembly which took place in Dakar last …
Burundi Adopts Best Electoral Practices from Sierra Leone
A sixteen man delegation from Burundi, led by Home Affairs Minister, Edouard Nduwimana participated in a Dialogue Exchange Programme ( DEP) with 30 Sierra Leonean counterparts in Freetown from the 18th – 21st August, 2009. The aim of this meeting was to enhance experience sharing, incorporation of best practices and insight into the inputs of [...]
Junta Postpones Elections in Guinea
Elections scheduled for later this year has been postponed by the electoral commission in Guinea. The elections will not be held until January of next year. In a statement, the Junta Leader says he agrees with the decision made by the electoral commission. On Monday, the electoral commission said there will be changes made to [...]
