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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Opposition

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Background

Namibian Elections 2024

Opposition parties support IPC election challenge

Several opposition parties in have voiced their support for the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) as it moves to contest the conduct of the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The IPC has formally notified the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) of its intention to file an urgent application with the Supreme Court. Public Policy Analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo weighed in on the issue, questioning the ECN’s preparedness and transparency. […]

todayDecember 2, 2024 11

South Africa

Build One South Africa Warns Eskom’s 36% Tariff Hike Could Endanger Low-Income Households

  Build One South Africa says Eskom’s proposed 36-percent electricity tariff increase could force low-income households to turn to unsafe energy alternatives, putting their health and safety at risk. The party has deployed representatives to energy regulator, Nersa’s public hearings nationwide to express their opposition to the increase. BOSA spokesperson, Roger Solomons, argues the tariff increase will exacerbate inequality and threaten the survival of small businesses:  

todayNovember 20, 2024 19

Africa

Botswana’s ruling party promises change ahead of Wednesday’s election

Botswana’s ruling party, the Botswana Democratic Party which has been in power for nearly six decades, is calling for “change” in its campaign ahead of Wednesday’s election—a slogan more typical of opposition groups. According to Bloomberg News, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who has led since 2018, acknowledged a need for a new approach, though opposition leaders argue the BDP cannot deliver it.

todayOctober 28, 2024 13

Africa

Mozambique opposition leader calls for 2-day strike after controversial elections

Mozambique's opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane has called for a two-day strike to "paralyse" the nation following the controversial October 9 presidential elections, urging citizens to protest alleged fraud and violence against demonstrators. Bloomberg reports that the electoral authorities are expected to announce results by Thursday, amid rising tensions and EU observers noting irregularities in the counting process.

todayOctober 24, 2024 7

Africa

Kenya’s Ruto appoints opposition allies

Kenya's President William Ruto has nominated key allies of main opposition leader Raila Odinga to his cabinet, in the latest move to quell growing dissatisfaction with his government. According to the BBC, he gave four posts to the opposition - including the powerful finance and energy ministries. This is the first time the opposition will serve in government since Odinga took up the post of prime minister in then-President Mwai […]

todayJuly 25, 2024 9

Africa

Paul Kagame has had an iron grip on Rwanda for decades – 6 essential reads on what keeps him in power

        By Julius Maina, The Conversation and Kagure Gacheche, The Conversation     There is little doubt that Paul Kagame will win the votes necessary to extend his 24-year rule in Rwanda’s general election on 15 July 2024. The ruling party, the Rwanda Patriotic Front, nominated Kagame as its presidential candidate during a congress in March. He got 99.1% of the vote. Kagame faces Frank Habineza, who […]

todayJuly 12, 2024 33

World

Israel parliament revives bill on ultra-Orthodox conscription

        Israel's parliament voted Tuesday to revive a controversial bill to conscript ultra-Orthodox Jews, which is backed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but has been criticised by his defence minister. Lawmakers voted 63 to 57 to press ahead with the draft law, which foresees a gradual but limited increase in the number of ultra-Orthodox Jews doing military service. The majority of Israeli Jewish men must serve in […]

todayJune 11, 2024 14

Africa

Togo’s opposition denounces proposed new constitution

The opposition in Togo has denounced a proposed new constitution as a power grab, intended to extend the reign of President Faure Gnassingbé. According to the BBC, the reforms would see the West African country move from a presidential to a parliamentary system. But the opposition says they are a ruse to keep Mr Gnassingbé - already in his fourth term - in power.

todayApril 17, 2024 5

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