elections

This is the third election meeting to take place this Sunday, May 23, in the Central African Republic since the parliamentary elections on December 27 last year. These are the partial legislative elections in about 50 constituencies out of the 140 in the country. With our Bangui correspondent, Carol ValadeIn 42 constituencies,…

Somalia's army increases pressure on al-Shabaab ahead of elections MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Somali National Army continued an attack on al-Shabaab militants on Saturday, this time targeting the Hiraan region of central Somalia, where the militants have controlled without impunity. On Saturday morning, state media said at least six al-Shabaab soldiers were killed and several others injured…

Ethiopia postpones June 5 parliamentary elections Ethiopia has postponed parliamentary elections on June 5, the nation's electoral physique stated on Saturday, including that it didn't anticipate a delay of greater than three weeks. The nation within the Horn of Africa was initially scheduled to carry the vote in August 2020, but it surely was delayed on account of the COVID-19…

In Ethiopia, the Electoral Fee held a gathering with some political events. At current, no purpose has been recommend, however the vote, scheduled for five June, will most likely be postponed by a number of weeks. as reported from Addis Ababa, Noé Rochet-BodinThis just isn't the primary time that the Election Fee has postponed…

I are not looking for to take sides in elections, says Prime Minister Roble opposition leaders MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia is not going to witness incidents of election chaos and favoritism because it enters an important election interval, Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble mentioned because the nation prepares to carry stakeholder talks in the approaching days within the capital…

In opposition to all odds, Prime Minister Roble guarantees to carry elections in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - Even earlier than the much-anticipated pre-election assembly between the federal authorities and member states, Somalia's Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has promised to be certain that the election is held in time and argues that it's the solely resolution in direction…

The UN Security Council calls for a consensus in Somalia to end the current state of elections NEW YORK- United Nations Security Council has asked Somalia's politicians to accept consensus and build trust in the country's institutions rather than press extreme measures against the spirit of nationalism and patriotism, which risks throwing the country into chaos. Somalia has been…

How Farmajo is reportedly frustrating ahead of elections in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - Outgoing President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo frustrates ongoing talks ahead of elections in the Afisiyooni Center within the Somali capital, Mogadishu, Northeastern State President Said Abdullahi Deni has told Voice of America Somali in the latest twist on the Horn of Africa. Deni said Farmajo's…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Al-Qaeda-linked Somalia-based Al-Shabaab militants have stepped up attacks in the country amid a deepening electoral and political crisis that delayed the referendum. The militants have briefly taken control of the Barire military base, reports show after fierce fighting with the Somali national army Saturday morning, leaving dozens of militants and soldiers dead. However, the fighters failed to take control of Awdheele town in Lower Shabelle after being repulsed by Gor-Gor troops, who washed them…

In Senegal, the postponement of the local elections last night, Friday, April 2, was voted in the National Assembly. A new deadline has finally been set for 31 January 2022. as reported from Dakar, Charlotte idracIn Senegal, the election of municipal and departmental councils was to be held before the end of March 2021. This is…