Poachers turned gamekeepers to prevent election violence in Kenya
Campaigning’s stopped in Kenya ahead of tomorrow’s closely fought election. Many former political hotheads have become poachers-turned-gamekeepers in their bid to avoid a repeat the deadly violence that marred the poll a decade ago. Opinion polls are putting President Uhuru Kenyatta and four-time unsuccessful contender Raila Odinga neck-and-neck in Kenya’s election race. So close is […]
Mauritania’s president wants to join presidents forever club, says opposition
Mauritania’s voted in favour of a referendum to abolish the senate and change the national flag. The opposition, who boycotted the vote, says it’s all about President, Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz to extend his mandate and join Africa’s presidents forever club. Before the weekend vote, Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, described the country’s upper […]
Kagame’s landslide win illustrates an oppressive political environment in Rwanda
Rwanda’s landslide election for President Paul Kagame was fully expected. However the 99% margin he secured illustrated the oppressive political environment he created that stifles dissent. Paul Kagame’s supporters number more than six-and-a-half million say the election result is an accurate barometer of his popularity. They say he won it by lifting Rwanda from its […]