Official results confirm Kaïs Saïd as Tunisia’s new President
Tunisia’s electoral commission has officially confirmed Kaïs Saïed as the country’s new president. Nabil Karoui, his opponent in last Sunday’s run-off election has conceded defeat. Official results of Tunisia’s Presidential election reflect a turnout of 55% with retired lawyer Kaïs Saïed getting 72,71 % of the vote and Nabil Karoui 27,29 %. The television mogul’s […]
Voting in Mozambique election marred by violence
Polls have opened in Mozambique’s election that will determine the future of one of the poorest country’s on the planet about to become a major gas exporter. President Felipe Nyusi is expected to extend his term in office, but Renamo leader Ossufo Momade looks set to become the first non-Frelimo state governor. Some opposition parties […]
Mo Ibrahim Foundation finds a decline in African education
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation record a decline in education that’s leaving young Africans ill prepared for the entering the job market. The foundation says this is particularly dangerous because people under 15 comprise more than half the continental population. The disturbing news comes in the interim report of the Mo Ibrahim Index of African Governance. […]