insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission Faces Backlash Over South African Ballot Paper Tender As Parties Boycott and Protest The Electoral Commission is under fire for organizing a nine-day trip to South Africa for politicians to oversee ballot paper production. Several political parties, including the Republican Party, Popular Democratic Movement, and Christian Democratic Voice Party, are boycotting the trip and planning a protest, accusing the commission of awarding a N$6.2 million tender to a controversial South African company. The parties are calling for a more transparent procurement process, while […] today22 October, 2024
insert_link Africa Bobi Wine: The People’s President – a gripping Oscar-nominated film about Uganda’s fight for freedom By Julia Cain, University of Cape Town Bobi Wine is a pop star in Uganda who uses his music for political protest and social activism. Born Robert Kyagulanyi, he became a member of parliament (MP) in 2017 and has gone on to lead a popular opposition movement in the face of state violence and repression. His political journey is now the subject of a documentary. Bobi Wine: The […] today8 March, 2024
insert_link Africa Tanzania’s opposition protests current electoral bills Tanzania's main opposition party is holding a peaceful demonstration march through Dar es Salaam. The leaders are condemning the current electoral bills as well as delays to constitutional reforms. Daniel Kijo reports from Dar es Salaam. today24 January, 2024
