insert_link Africa Mauritius Suspends Social Media Access Amid Election and Wiretapping Scandal Mauritius has ordered a social media blackout for all internet providers until November 11, the day after its general election, which the opposition claims is an attempt to avoid electoral defeat. Reuters has it that the move follows a wiretapping scandal involving leaked recordings of conversations among politicians, police, journalists, and civil society members, which have circulated on social media since mid-October. todayNovember 4, 2024 3
insert_link Africa Mozambique’s Dollar Bond Drops Amid Election Dispute Unrest Mozambique's dollar bond declined for a third consecutive day as unrest over disputed election results intensified. The country's eurobond, CNBCAfrica indicates, maturing in 2031, fell by 0.58 cents, with total losses surpassing two cents since Friday. Opposition candidates claim the October 9 election was rigged, with final results expected this week. todayOctober 24, 2024 3
insert_link World UN urges peaceful response amid Venezuela election controversy The United Nations says it is extremely concerned about widespread protests and arrests in Venezuela. Protests erupted as anger grew over the awarding of Sunday's election to President Nicolas Maduro despite claims by the opposition that it had won. On Monday, the election board declared that Maduro had won a third term with 51% of votes. The Secretary General's spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric says that all political leaders should reject violence. […] todayJuly 31, 2024 20