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Politics

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World

South Korea’s Yoon faces impeachment

There are growing calls for South Korea's president to be impeached after he declared martial law. Yoon Suk Yeol lifted the order - which was voted down by MPs - less than two hours after he made it. Warwick Morris is a former British ambassador in Seoul - he says events have been hard to believe.    

todayDecember 4, 2024 11

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Africa

Opposition leader calls for week of protests in Mozambique

Mozambique's opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, has called for another week of protests starting 4 December 2024, accusing the government of election fraud. According to Bloomberg, the unrest, already marked by violence and economic disruptions, has resulted in dozens of deaths and threatened a major gas project. Police have responded with force, including live bullets, drawing international criticism.

todayDecember 4, 2024 16

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Namibian Elections 2024

SADC sees regional decline in support for liberation movements

The Swapo party has retained power in Namibia's recent elections, but it recorded its weakest performance since independence in 1990. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history as the country’s first female president. Swapo secured 51 of 96 parliamentary seats, garnering 53.4% of the vote—a sharp decline from the 65.5% it achieved in 2019. The party’s reduced majority reflects growing public frustration over unemployment, corruption, and inequality. The Independent Patriots for Change […]

todayDecember 4, 2024 27

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Nam Elections 2024

ECN to announce final election results tonight as analyst weighs in

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has confirmed that the official final results of the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly Elections will be announced at 20:00 tonight. Political analyst Rakkel Andreas says the announcement is highly anticipated, particularly as Swapo has already scheduled a press briefing for tomorrow, where the president-elect is expected to address the nation. “There’s no surprise in the presidential race,” Andreas noted, pointing out that Swapo […]

todayDecember 3, 2024 43

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Nam Elections 2024

Namibia’s choice: Stability vs radical change

Image contributed: Electoral Commission of Namibia By Johnathan Beukes Given Namibia’s increasing international importance and considering its strategic location, its standing in the region, and its potential newfound oil wealth, the southern African nation’s Presidential and National Assembly elections this week will be watched keenly across the planet. Wednesday's elections are unfolding against a backdrop of shifting political dynamics, both internationally and within Southern Africa. While the focus in recent […]

todayNovember 25, 2024 15

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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

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Namibia

LPM responds to Amushelelo’s resignation

The Landless People's Movement has responded to Michael Amushelelo's resignation from the party, as he rejoined the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters. LPM spokesperson Lifalaza Simataa said that Amushelelo's resignation, made via social media, bypassed formal channels.     Meanwhile, the Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced that all the independent presidential candidates have been rejected from participating in the upcoming presidential elections for not meeting the requirements while 15 candidates […]

todayOctober 17, 2024 53

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