Opposition fears suppression, vote tampering on the eve of elections in Comoros
As the Indian Ocean island nation of Comoros gears up for March 24 presidential elections, many expect foul-play from incumbent President Azali Assoumani. On the …
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Scramble in Somalia: Will the oil ‘bonanza’ be a boon or curse?
Seismic surveys have indicated that off shore Somalia is sitting on over a billion barrels of oil. Licensing rounds began last month and with unerring …
Four more years for Buhari; State-by-state: how Nigeria voted; why Atiku rejects “sham” win
President Muhammadu Buhari has secured second term after last weekend’s presidential elections in Nigeria, the INEC has confirmed. But losing opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar has …
Chagos Islands: The ‘point of return’ for Chagosians
Over five decades ago, citizens of the picturesque Indian Ocean archipelago of Chagos were tricked or forcibly removed from their land by the United Kingdom …
Nigeria Elections: Babajide Sanwo-Olu stakes claim to be Lagos governor
While the Presidential elections are taking centre stage in Nigeria, some will argue that the gubernatorial elections, which follow in March, are more significant as …
Zimbabwe: The unending season of discontent. Will the situation get worse?
With the fall of Robert Mugabe from power, people had every right to expect better things in Zimbabwe – or at least for the situation …