Polling stations will be open for three days and Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, a former military commander, has urged Egyptians participate, hinting that he sees the election as a referendum on his four-year rule. Life is hard in President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's Egypt, but voters have little choice https://t.co/s8CEWnWn1w pic.twitter.com/ypw6grVtaS — CNN International (@cnni) March 26, 2018…
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EU appoints observation mission to Sierra Leone
In response to an invitation by the Sierra Leonean authorities, the European Union has decided to deploy an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Sierra Leone to observe the general elections scheduled for 7 March. This is the fourth time that the European Union is observing general elections in Sierra Leone, which reflects the EU’s long-term commitment to supporting credible, transparent and inclusive elections in the country. EU deploys Election Observation Mission to…
MEPs call Kabila to hold elections in 2018
Democratic Republic of Congo: government must hold elections on 23 December 2018 The European Parliament regrets that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) did not hold elections by the 2017 deadline and calls on its President Joseph Kabila, and his government to guarantee to hold presidential and legislative elections on 23 December 2018. They…
Kenyan elections: from hopes to confrontations
European Union observers of Kenya’s 2017 presidential and parliamentary elections said on that a lack of government cooperation meant they were unable to travel to the East African nation to present their final report on the vote. “Kenyans went from high hopes for these elections to many disappointments and confrontations. Kenya remains deeply divided. Our…
Liberia “new era” after elections
The EU sends its congratulations to George Weah for his victory in the Presidential elections in Liberia as announced by the National Elections Commission. #EU sends its congratulations to George Weah (@GeorgeWeahOff) for his victory in Presidential elections in #Liberia. Full statement here https://t.co/JX7wdcvjdp — Catherine Ray (@_CatherineRay) December 31, 2017 “All political leaders showed…
EU expects Equatorial Guinea to comply with democracy
“The campaign and vote of the local and legislative elections held in Equatorial Guinea this month took place in a largely orderly and calm atmosphere. At the same time, the two opposition electoral lists denounced serious irregularities. Moreover, long-standing restrictions on internet and communication systems were enforced” – said the text of the statement of…
MEPs to observe elections in Liberia
In response to an invitation by the Liberian authorities, the European Union has deployed an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Liberia to observe the general elections scheduled for 10 October. This is the fourth time that the European Union is observing general elections in Liberia reflecting the EU’s long-term commitment to supporting credible, transparent and inclusive elections in the country. #EU EOM Liberia Media Analyst trains Media Monitors. Team will assess the…
Kenya’s elections annulled
Kenya’s Supreme Court has annulled the result of last month’s presidential election, citing irregularities, and ordered a new one within 60 days. #BREAKING #Kenya court says irregularities compromised 'integrity of entire presidential election' — AFP News Agency (@AFP) September 1, 2017 The election commission had declared incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta the winner by a margin of…
EU on Angola elections
On 23 august 2017, the people of Angola elected their representatives to the National Assembly and consequently to the Presidency, in the country’s third general election since peace was re-established in 2002. Angola's ruling party wins election; defense minister will replace president after his 38-year rule. https://t.co/5IquHhSVcW — The Associated Press (@AP) August 25, 2017 “The election…
EU on elections in Rwanda
The European Union has closely followed the presidential elections in Rwanda. The Rwandan people have engaged in the democratic process peacefully, with polling held in an organised and secure environment, and a diverse set of issues having been raised across a wide range of media in the campaign. https://twitter.com/Omar_Ndizeye/status/893397621389369344 This marks a step to strengthen the electoral process. In…
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