Nigeria’s Anticipated Election – Postponed
West Africa | 04.04.11 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Confusion, Anger, Disgust are just a few of the words used to describe the reaction of Nigerians to the announcement that national elections would be postponed because ballot papers and result sheets had not been delivered to polling stations. This announcement was made on the day of elections as the general public lined up in [...]
Compaore Wins Burkina Faso Vote By Landslide
West Africa | 11.26.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Burkina Faso’s leader Blaise Compaore has won the presidential election in the West African state with a massive 80.21 percent of the vote, according to preliminary results released by authorities.
Nigeria Presidential Vote to Be Held April 9
West Africa | 11.24.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Nigeria will hold its presidential election on April 9, 2011, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced.
Madagascar Approves New Constitution
South Africa | 11.23.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Madagascar’s new constitution has been approved by nearly three-quarters of voters in a referendum held last week, according to provisional results from the country’s electoral body.
No Bloodshed in Madagascar Coup Attempt
South Africa | 11.21.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
The attempted coup staged earlier this week has been defused without bloodshed, the Madagascar regime’s prime minister has said.
Burkina Faso Heads to Polls
West Africa | 11.21.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Burkina Faso holds presidential elections today, but the winner seems a foregone conclusion.
Guinea Declares State of Emergency
West Africa | 11.17.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Guinea’s military has declared a state of emergency following violence after a tense presidential election.
Madagascar Officers Claim Coup
South Africa | 11.17.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
A colonel with the Madagascan military has said he and 20 other top-ranking officers have taken over the Indian Ocean island nation of Madagascar.
Madagascar Set For Key Referendum Vote
South Africa | 11.16.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Madagascar will vote on Wednesday in a referendum on a new constitution, seen as a test of confidence on the current president.
Tanzania: Kikwete Re-appoints Prime Minister
East Africa | 11.16.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete has re-appointed Mizengo Pinda as prime minister of east Africa’s second largest economy.
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