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official recognition of the opposition Democrats

Since yesterday in Benin, the Democratic Party of former head of state Boni Yayi is finally officially recognized and can participate in the animation of political life. It is the first major party in the radical opposition to Patrice Talon to have received permission since the political reforms in November 2019. In parliament and at the head of the cities, more than 95% of the elected officials come…

Relatives of imprisoned DMK opposition leaders demand their release

The arrest of Brigitte Kafui Adjamagbo-Johnson and Gérard Djossou, accused and arrested for "group of criminals and attacks on the State's internal security", is still provoking reactions. On Wednesday, during a press conference, Dynamique Mgr Kpodzro, several other political parties and civil society associations stepped up to the plate. For them, what is accused of the two opponents is nasty. They…

the opposition does not accept Nana Akufu-Addo’s victory

According to preliminary results announced by the Electoral Commission on Wednesday night, Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo was re-elected after an extremely close vote. His historic rival John Mahama has not yet spoken. An elected official from his party announced late in the evening that the opposition rejected the results and planned to appeal the election commission's decision.…

Madingou’s political consultation did not achieve its goals, according to the opposition

The Congolese political class met on November 25-27 in Madingou (South) for a consultation that would pave the way for a peaceful presidential election in 2021. But before the press on Monday, November 30, three major opposition leaders who attended this meeting confirmed that it was a failure due to lack of consensus. The force rejects these allegations.…

opposition youths step on the plate

Following a first official contact two weeks ago between re-elected President Alassane Ouattara and opposition leader Henri Konan Bédié, negotiations on resolving the current political crisis are at a standstill. The young activists from various opposition parties spoke in silence on both sides on Friday 27 November to ensure that the slogan for civil disobedience launched on 20 November is still in…