Zuma to Address MK Party Rally in Vosloorus Today
Party marks first anniversary ahead of main December celebration
Namibia Ruling Party Leads Early Vote Count Despite Support Drop
Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party leads preliminary election results with 48% of counted votes, showing a significant decline from its 65.5% share in 2019. Early tallies from 126,206 ballots show SWAPO’s presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at 53%, with opposition Independent Patriots for Change
Long Queues Mar Namibian Election as Voting Extends into Thursday
Namibians were still casting votes early Thursday morning after technical problems forced polling stations to remain open overnight in an election that could bring the country its first woman president. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) extended voting hours after widespread delays,
Military Vehicle Crushes Woman as Mozambique Protests Turn Deadly
Two protesters died in Mozambique’s northern city of Nampula on Wednesday when police opened fire during demonstrations against disputed election results. A third person was critically injured in Maputo after being struck by a military vehicle. Police confronted hundreds of demonstrators who
Fresh Protests Grip Mozambique as Opposition Leader Snubs Talks
Opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane has called for three more days of protests in Mozambique after declining to attend peace talks with President Filipe Nyusi, intensifying the country’s post-election crisis. Streets in the capital Maputo were transformed into impromptu parking lots on Wednesday
Election Day Turmoil: Vandalism Mars Russian Presidential Polls
The 2024 Russian presidential election commenced amid controversy and acts of vandalism at polling stations across the country. Reports from BBC detail incidents ranging from ballot boxes dyed and set ablaze to fireworks discharged within polling premises, signaling a troubled start to
Zimbabwe opposition party rejects electoral commission’s delimitation report, calls for redo
Zimbabwe’s opposition party has rejected the preliminary delimitation report released by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), calling for the exercise to be redone. The report outlines the boundaries of electoral districts, and is a key step in preparations for any national election.
Jonathan Moyo questions Robert Chapman’s campaign for presidency in Zimbabwe
Exiled Zimbabwean politician Jonathan Moyo has questioned the campaign for presidency in 2023 by new opposition leader Robert Chapman, asking if it is a solo or party effort. In a tweet, Moyo stated: “Politics is associational. It’s not clear if yours is
Mwonzora Promises Prosperity for Zimbabwe Under MDC Leadership
Douglas Mwonzora, the President of the opposition party MDC, has made a bold promise to bring prosperity to Zimbabwe when he takes over as leader next year. Mwonzora, who has not yet run for election since becoming the leader of the MDC,
Britain’s opposition Labour Party pledges free broadband for all
Britain’s opposition Labour Party said it would unveil plans on Friday (Nov 15) to provide free’full-fibre’ broadband across the country as Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a pitch for votes in “overlooked” towns with a promise to revive the high streets. Labour