Concerns Raised Over Foreign Influence in Local Election Smear Campaigns

Nam Elections 2024

Concerns Raised Over Foreign Influence in Local Election Smear Campaigns

Namibia Fact Check has expressed concerns about social media attacks on opposition candidate Panduleni Itula, suggesting foreign interference may be involved. Editor Frederico Links warned that these campaigns could threaten Namibia's electoral democracy. He compared the attacks to similar trends in other African countries. Links also pointed to past concerns about Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF meddling in Namibian politics, which has been denied. He urged electoral authorities to act to prevent manipulation […]

November 25, 2024 11 2

Africa

Mali’s Junta Appoints New Prime Minister After Firing Criticized Leader

Rueters reports that Mali's ruling junta appointed spokesperson Abdoulaye Maiga as prime minister on Thursday, a day after dismissing Choguel Maiga, who had criticized the administration. Choguel Maiga had condemned the junta's failure to organize elections within the promised 24-month transition back to democracy, angering the ruling generals. The move came after his public criticism, as reported by state television ORTM and sources close to Maiga.

November 22, 2024 16

Uncategorized

Media Professionals Union Calls on Electoral Commission to Cease Harassing Journalists at Polling Stations

The Media Professionals Union has demanded that the Electoral Commission of Namibia stop obstructing journalists covering the elections at Van Rhyn polling station. NAMPU states that journalists are being denied movement, kept on-site for extended hours, and unable to report freely due to battery and hunger issues. Acting Secretary-General Jemima Beukes condemned this interference, calling it a violation of media freedom and a threat to transparent election coverage. NAMPU urges […]

November 14, 2024 13

Local

NAMPU Demands That ECN Stop Harassing Journalists at The Polls

The Namibia Professionals’ Union (NAMPU) demands that the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) immediately cease its harassment and obstruction of journalists covering the elections at the Van Rhyn polling station. Journalists must be allowed to perform their work freely and without interference. Currently, journalists are hungry, their phones are flat, and they have been denied the freedom to move in and out of polling stations. This obstruction is unacceptable, as […]

November 14, 2024 6

World

Biden speaks for first time since Harris election loss

US President Joseph Biden has promised to oversee a peaceful transfer of power to his predecessor — and now successor — Donald Trump. The former President and President-elect won Tuesday's election handedly, a result that Biden says America must "accept." Benji Hyer was following the sitting President's address from the White House earlier.

November 8, 2024 19

World

US election safety a top issue amid election fraud claims

As voters head to the polls in Arizona - election workers' safety is a top concern. Maricopa County was an epicenter of false claims of election fraud in 2020. Many election officials were harassed and some even received death threats. Toni Waterman has more on efforts to keep workers safe from Phoenix, Arizona.

November 6, 2024 27

Africa

Botswana’s New President Highlights Historic Peaceful Transition

Botswana's new President, Duma Boko, assumed office, commending his predecessor for enabling a peaceful transition of power following elections that ended his party's nearly 60-year rule. ENCA indicates that Boko praised the handover by outgoing President Mokgweetsi Masisi as a testament to Botswana's democratic maturity, setting a global example of stability and progress. He made his remarks at the presidential office during the formal transfer of administration.

November 5, 2024 13

Namibia

INTERVIEW: Omar van Reenen Reflects on Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize

In a groundbreaking moment for LGBTQI+ rights in Namibia, Omar van Reenen has been awarded the prestigious Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize. This honor recognizes young leaders worldwide for their dedication to safeguarding democracy and human rights. In an exclusive interview, van Reenen shared his thoughts on receiving this award, its significance for the LGBTQI+ community, and his plans moving forward. Van Reenen expressed his gratitude for being nominated by […]

November 1, 2024 16

Africa

Botswana holds national election

Botswana is holding its national elections today, where the ruling Botswana Democratic Party is hoping to extend its 58-year reign. President Mokgweetsi Masisi is seeking a second and final term. Challenging Masisi are Duma Boko of the main opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change, Dumelang Saleshando of the Botswana Congress Party, and Mephato Reatile from the Botswana Patriotic Front.

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