Senegal goes to the polls on Sunday
Voters in one of Africa’s most sustainable democracies go to the polls to elect a President. Senegal has had three peaceful transitions of power since independence in 1960. Incumbent Macky Sall is hoping this will not be fourth. Senegal’s been in the news for infrastructure developments like a new train, a long bridge across the […]
Security is paramount in Nigeria’s week-late election
Security’s paramount in Saturday’s Nigerian elections taking place a week late. Having shunned South African and other offers of help, the independent electoral commission is under pressure to deliver on the second time of asking. Security is a red button issue for the 84 million registered Nigerian voters. They need to feel safe going to […]
Kenya High Court delays ruling on decriminalizing gay sex
Kenya’s High Court has postponed a ruling on whether to repeal sections of the country’s penal code making gay sex punishable with 14 years imprisonment. The judgment on this colonial-era legislation is now expected on May 24. Judge Chacha Mwita told a packed courtroom that judges sat in on other matters in Nairobi and needed […]