Hillary Clinton dominated a final series of debate exchanges with Donald J. Trump about national security and gender, telling voters they could not trust her opponent with nuclear weapons and warning that he does not respect women. Check also: Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni Takes Part In Presidential Debate Here are a few debate highlights. ■ Asked about a remark he made ...
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7 African Countries Where People Are Most Afraid During Elections
Threats, bribes and stuffed ballot boxes may sound like a political drama, but these are all real issues that Africans face during national elections, a public opinion study has revealed. Check also: “We Want Elections By The End Of 2016,” DRC Opposition Leader Etienne Tshisekedi Demands The results, published by pan-African research institute Afrobarometer paint a dire picture of trust in the democratic ...
Read More »Most Zimbabweans Trusted Mugabe. Here’s Why Many Are Now Protesting On The Streets
In a research report published this year, American University political scientist Adrienne LeBasa nalyzed the current political situation in Zimbabwe. As part of our Friday Afro-barometer series, I asked about why Zimbabweans are now protesting , her research and one of her surprising conclusions. A lightly edited transcript follows. Check also: Zimbabwe Plans To Cut-Off 25,000 Government employees What are the major factors that have ...
Read More »Morocco Officially Requests To Re-join African Union After 32 years
Addis Ababa – Morocco on Friday made an official request to return to the African Union, 32 years after quitting the bloc in protest at its decision to accept Western Sahara as a member. Check also: Morocco Is building The largest Concentrated Solar Power Plant In The World “The Kingdom of Morocco has officially submitted a request to accede to the ...
Read More »United Nations Awards Rwandan Peacekeepers
The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA), on Thursday awarded Rwandan Peacekeepers in recognition of their professionalism, dedication and discipline. Check Also: South Sudan Government Rejects UN Proposal To Send More Peacekeepers The Rwandan troops were decorated with UN Peacekeeping Medals at a parade ceremony held at Rwanbatt3 Base Camp, SOCATEL M’Poko, in Bangui the Capital ...
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