insert_link South Africa Mashatile proud of SA’s peaceful democratic election Deputy president Paul Mashatile says South Africans should be proud of participating in the democratic election process. After vot-ing in Sandton, Johannesburg, Mashatile called on voters to come out and vote for their preferred party in this historic event. He wel-comed the largely peaceful process and said everyone has a demo-cratic right to cast their ballot. He also welcomed the enhancement of security: todayMay 30, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia ECN Prepares for General Elections: Training of Registration Officials Underway The Electoral Commission of Namibia is actively preparing for the upcoming general elections slated for November 27, in the Kavango East Region. Training sessions for 180 registration officials are underway, with 132 to be deployed across the region. Additionally, six constituency supervisors and six regional logistics officers have been appointed. Voter and civic education efforts began in April and will continue until June 30, 2024. Stakeholders are urged to assist in […] todayMay 23, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Afrobarometer addresses the role of social media in political campaigns Despite over 55% of Namibians relying on social media for news and information, most political parties in the country lack a significant presence on these platforms. According to Round 9 of the Afrobarometer survey, this is concerning given the upcoming elections, as social media can be a valuable tool for parties to reach and communicate with their supporters. Local Political Analyst Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah weighs in on the matter. According […] todayMay 21, 2024 24
insert_link World Modi’s anti-Muslim rhetoric taps into Hindu replacement fears that trace back to colonial India Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is popular but divisive. Ritesh Shukla/Getty Images By Archana Venkatesh, Clemson University The world’s largest election is currently under way in India, with more than 960 million people registered to vote over a period of six weeks. Spearheading the campaign for his Bharatiya Janata Party, incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi is spending that time crisscrossing the country, delivering a message he hopes will […] todayMay 20, 2024 14
insert_link World Iran crash: President Raisi reported dead – what that might mean for the country and region Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi, is reported by state media to have died following a helicopter crash. Iranian Presidency Office via AP By Eric Lob, Florida International University Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who has been reported dead after the helicopter he was in crashed on May 19, 2024, is a consummate loyalist whose passing will be a severe blow to the country’s conservative leadership. While search and rescue teams […] todayMay 20, 2024 31
insert_link World Fifth round of voting begins in India Polling has opened for the fifth phase of general elections in India....with the world's largest democratic exercise now entering its final stages. While it's the smallest of all 7 phases, some of the seats polling today are significant. Votes are being cast in 49 constituencies across 8 states and federally-governed territories. On the ballot today is main opposition Congress party's leader Rahul Gandhi. He is contesting from the family bastion […] todayMay 20, 2024 14
insert_link Africa Week in Review: Namibia’s Green Hydrogen deal, Soth Africa’s unemployment crisis, and More https://youtu.be/2avUM787GnY Top Stories: Namibia's Green Hydrogen Deal: President Nangolo Mbumba led Namibia’s participation at the World Hydrogen 2024 Summit in the Netherlands, securing green hydrogen supply agreements with the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. Government Election Spending: The Institute for Public Policy Research's Quarterly Economic Review examines government spending on elections since independence. IPPR Executive Director Graham Hopwood provides insights. Pending Allowances: Despite National Assembly approval, increased allowances for pensioners […] todayMay 17, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa Over 26 million South Africans get a social grant. Fear of losing the payment used to be a reason to vote for the ANC, but no longer – study By Leila Patel, University of Johannesburg and Yolanda Sadie, University of Johannesburg Social grants to reduce poverty feature prominently in the campaign promises of political parties in South Africa’s 2024 national and provincial general elections, set for 29 May. The country’s social grants system is one of the largest in Africa in terms of number of beneficiaries. Research shows that this has helped reduce poverty. […] todayMay 15, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Youth reluctant to vote in upcoming elections. https://youtu.be/BdYbJa81628 By Finna Kahili As national elections approach, there is a concern about youth reluctance to vote despite calls for their participation. The turnout of young voters could significantly influence election outcomes and shape political priorities and policymaking. NewsOnOne interviewed several university students about the upcoming National Assembly and Presidential elections slated for 27 November this year. Students indicated they might participated in the voter […] todayMay 13, 2024 23
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
