Why the role of the media is so important to free and fair elections in Africa: Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga briefing the media in 2008 after post-election turmoil. Bernat Armangue/ReutersThe news media is usually one of first casualties of bungled or contested elections. From the recent US elections, the UK’s Brexit vote to Zambia’s controversial 2016 presidential … [Read more...] about Why the role of the media is so important to free and fair elections in Africa | The Conversation
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UN experts urge Kenya to end crackdown on rights groups to ensure fair elections
UN experts urge Kenya to end crackdown on rights groups to ensure fair elections: Three United Nations human rights experts have called on the Government of Kenya to cease its systematic crackdown on civil society groups, which has intensified in the lead-up to national elections scheduled in August. “We are extremely alarmed at the increasing number of attacks on … [Read more...] about UN experts urge Kenya to end crackdown on rights groups to ensure fair elections
The Government of Italy to support the IEBC in readiness for the August 2017 General Elections
The Government of Italy to support the IEBC in readiness for the August 2017 General Elections: The Italian Government has pledged to contribute One Million Euros towards preparation of the 2017 general elections. Through UNDP’s Strengthening Electoral Processes in Kenya project, the Government of Italy has entered into an agreement with UNDP to support the strengthening … [Read more...] about The Government of Italy to support the IEBC in readiness for the August 2017 General Elections
AU Statement on Cote d’Ivoire Parliamentary Elections
AU Statement on Cote d'Ivoire Parliamentary Elections: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma lauds the peaceful environment which surrounded the conduct of Legislative Elections on 18 December 2016 in the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire. Dr. Dlamini Zuma is delighted with the smooth organization and proper conduct of the vote … [Read more...] about AU Statement on Cote d’Ivoire Parliamentary Elections
Joint Press Release by Heads of Mission in Kenya on International Support for Kenya’s 2017 Elections
Joint Press Release by Heads of Mission in Kenya on International Support for Kenya’s 2017 Elections: As long-time partners, our countries support the Kenyan government and people as they seek to realize the goals of the 2010 Constitution and Kenya's Vision 2030. We are committed to helping Kenya to hold free, fair, credible, and peaceful elections in 2017, and to … [Read more...] about Joint Press Release by Heads of Mission in Kenya on International Support for Kenya’s 2017 Elections
