Dirty money and politics in Africa
How proceeds from minerals bankroll political survival.
AUC, UN, IGAD tell Sudan fighting generals to ceasefire permanently
The Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) of the African Union Commission (AUC) has developed a de-escalation of violence roadmap for Sudan, […]
Will Niger’s electoral legal framework curb voter inducement?
Niger is one of the many African countries that are challenged with commercialisation and monetisation of elective politics. Candidates rely on the […]
Zimbabwe to hold nationwide elections on August 23rd 2023
President Mnangagwa yesterday, Wednesday 31 May announced that Zimbabwe’s national elections will take place on August 23, 2023. More than 5.8 million […]
Presidential and Legislative elections in Sierra Leone
Campaigns for Presidential and Legislative elections in Sierra Leone are into the second week, having commenced on May 23 and ending on […]
Namibia should fast-track the Electoral Amendment Bill
Passing of the Electoral Amendment bill of 2022 is stalling yet the next elections are only one year away, 2024. The bill […]
The Gambia must address the cost of politics to increase the number of women on the ballot papers in the next elections
The Gambian government and its legislature are yet to take action in relation to the call by international election observers in the […]
Popular opposition leader Ousmane Sonko urged to stand up to President Macky Sall
Political analysts in Senegal and in the diaspora are urging popular opposition leader Ousmane Sonko who is facing trial on charges of […]
The Banknote Controlled Voter Consent
An Extended Study on Campaign Financing for Uganda General Elections 2021 The study contributes to advocacy for increased transparency in how political […]
“Stop the Nonsense War”, President Ruto calls out the fighting generals in Sudan
Kenya President William Ruto is calling out the two warring Generals who have brought Sudan to its knees, to “stop the nonsense […]
Africans Rising calls for a Borderless Africa
Next week (May 22 – 28 2023), Africans Rising members will commemorate the African Liberation Week under the theme “Borderless Africa.” African […]
Controversies cloud the new Electoral Amendment Act of 2022
South Africa’s new Electoral Amendment Act signed recently into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa, is raising more controversies and contradictions than the […]