African politics: the promise and peril of key elections in 2023 African politics and democracy will likely see a busy 2023 year, as many of its countries, notably Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Liberia, Gabon and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), will hold high-stakes elections. The February general election in Nigeria has raised a great deal […]
Police forces Friday prevented critical Media El Watan from moving to its news headquarters although it was in possession of official permit, reports say. A police unit stopped the El Watan staff from joining the new location. “Police blocked access to the building and rounded it. They did not give any explanation. They only indicated […]
Sudan’s ruling generals and the main pro-democracy group have inked a framework deal until elections but key dissenters have stayed out of the agreement. The deal, the first of at least two planned accords, that was signed this Monday, pledges to establish a new, civilian-led transitional government to guide the country to elections and offers […]
