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Chad’s high-stake presidential vote marred by ‘threats and violence’, excluded EU-funded observers

As counting began on Monday (6 May) evening in Chad for a presidential election intended to put an end to three-year military rule, the ballot itself was reportedly marred by irregularities, with the opposition condemning violence and threats against their leaders and supporters. The presidential election, which featured 10 candidates, including one woman, evolved into […]

Dutch king makes historic apology for his country’s key role in global slavery trade

Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized on Saturday (1 June) — the day to remember the 160th anniversary of abolition of slavery in the Netherlands — for his country’s role in slavery, acknowledged that racism is still a problem and asked for forgiveness in a historic speech. The Netherlands formally abolished slavery in its colonies in 1863, […]

Gabon elections: Bongo aims for third term; opposition optimistic of victory

Voters in Gabon are awaiting results from Saturday’s (26 August) triple election — in which President Ali Bongo Ondimba is seeking a third term after taking office in 2009 — but that were marred by delays, internet blockage, and night curfew. The 64-year-old incumbent, whose family has ruled the country for 56 years, is being […]