Why elections matter for democracy in Africa. The cases of Kenya and Rwanda: Rwandan presidential candidate, Frank Habineza, waves to supporters. Reuters/Jean BizimanaCritical elections are being held in Rwanda and Kenya. In Rwanda, the incumbent Paul Kagame will face Frank Habineza, of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and independent candidate Philippe Mpanyimana. In … [Read more...] about Why elections matter for democracy in Africa. The cases of Kenya and Rwanda | The Conversation
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Explainer: a breakdown of what you need to know about the Kenyan elections | The Conversation
Explainer: a breakdown of what you need to know about the Kenyan elections: Election campaign posters in Kibera slum, Nairobi, ahead of the upcomig polls. EPA/Dai KurokawaThere are eight candidates for the presidency in Kenya’s 2017 election. Of these, two are the main contenders; Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta and Raila Amolo Odinga. This is a replica of the 2013 polls where the two … [Read more...] about Explainer: a breakdown of what you need to know about the Kenyan elections | The Conversation
ANC needs to examine itself ahead 2019 elections – Jeff Radebe
ANC needs to examine itself ahead 2019 elections – Jeff Radebe: ANC needs to examine itself ahead 2019 elections – Jeff Radebe: Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe says the ANC needs to examine itself critically, individually and collectively ahead of the 2019 elections. Justice for generations: Eight brave people who survived being abused by a paedophile who is now … [Read more...] about ANC needs to examine itself ahead 2019 elections – Jeff Radebe
How ANC presidential elections trump South Africa’s constitution | The Conversation
How ANC presidential elections trump South Africa's constitution: ANC leaders greet party supporters at a recent rally. Reuters/Siphiwe SibekoSouth Africa’s Constitution is clear on a number of issues related to the relationship between the country’s parliament and its executive. It lays down that if the National Assembly passes a vote of No Confidence in the cabinet, the … [Read more...] about How ANC presidential elections trump South Africa’s constitution | The Conversation
The Illusion of the French Elections
The Illusion of the French Elections: The Illusion of the French Elections: The election of the Europeanist Macron, who is a real child of the banking system and of the forces of globalization, to the presidency of France has prevented, on the one hand, the automatic activation of the decomposing procedures of a European Union that is under the German control and has created, … [Read more...] about The Illusion of the French Elections
