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Statement of EU High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on Sierra Leone presidential elections

Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, made the following statement today: “Following the announcement by the National Election Commission (NEC) of the results of the presidential elections held on 17 November 2012, … read more »

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Jacob Zuma nominated for ANC Presidency

ANCWL POST NEC AND NOMINATION MEDIA BRIEFING The ANC Women’s League held a fruitful two day meeting. Yesterday the NEC met at the St George hotel and agreed on a number of issues. We also highlighted challenges that we as … read more »

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Somaliland Democracy: Relentless Perseverance

By: Abdulaziz Al-Mutairi Somalilandsun – “Democracy is in the blood of Musalmans, who look upon complete equality of manhood [mankind]…[and] “Democracy is in the blood of Musalmans, who look upon complete equality of manhood [mankind]…[and] believe in fraternity, equality and … read more »

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In Defence of Somaliland Democracy

By somaliword.blogspot “It is difficult to understand these people who democratically take part in elections and a referendum, but are then incapable of democratically accepting the will of the people” (Jose Saramago). Since the Somaliland local elections were announced and … read more »

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Corrupt Commission Pushes Somaliand to the Brink of Political and Security Crisis

By: Mohamed A. Abdullahi As seemingly eternal conflicts and unrelenting insecurity engulfed central and southern regions of Somalia for more than 2 decades, Somaliland has been enjoying relative peace and stability since 1998. Despite the deeply clan-segmented nature of its … read more »

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SAfrica helps Liberia with elections

South Africa is helping Liberia with its elections, the Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) said on Monday. The MDB met a 10-person delegation from Liberia on Monday, during a two-week study tour hosted by the Independent Elections Commission (IEC). The Liberian … read more »

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S.Africa: ANC closes Malema chapter

The ANC will not review the decision to expel former ANCYL president Julius Malema at its national elective congress at the end of the year, the party said on Tuesday. “There is no provision [in the ANC constitution] for congress … read more »

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ANCYL to meet over Malema: report

The ANC Youth League is to hold a national executive committee (NEC) meeting this weekend to decide on the league’s future, the SABC reported on Thursday. “We are going to have an NEC (meeting) over this weekend and we are … read more »

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Malema to continue as ANCYL president

Despite his suspension by the ANC. Julius Malema will continue to perform his duties as president of the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) despite his suspension by the ANC, the ANCYL said on Sunday. “The NEC agreed that ANC Youth League … read more »

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ANCYL NEC meeting on Sunday

The ANC Youth League will be holding its national executive committee (NEC) meeting in Johannesburg on Sunday. In a statement sent earlier this week, ANCYL spokesman Floyd Shivambu said the league would publicly communicate outcomes of the meeting as well … read more »

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The ostrich called Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah… A General Mosquito!!

By Dr. Michael J.K. Bokor The NDC’s General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu-Nketiah, is playing the ostrich and will definitely smile at the wrong side of his mouth in the fullness of time. He claims that “the NDC is strong and solid. … read more »

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Liberia opposition to take part in presidential runoff

Liberia’s main opposition candidate Winston Tubman, withdrew a demand for a recount of a presidential poll and said he will take part in a runoff. Tubman made his announcement after election authorities declared on Sunday that no candidate had obtained … read more »

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Liberia crisis as poll fraud claimed

Monrovio – Liberia on Saturday closed its borders after the opposition rejected as “flawed” provisional election results placing incumbent President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, this year’s Nobel Peace Laureate, in the lead. The west African country, which suffered two devastating back-to-back … read more »

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Struggle songs part of our heritage – Malema

Johannesburg – ANC Youth League president Julius Malema says he is willing to go to the Constitutional Court “to defend the revolutionary struggle songs which belong to the nation”. After the lekgotla of the youth league’s national executive council (NEC) … read more »

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Nigeria ruling party Chairman resigns

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Okwesiliese Nwodo as its national chairman. The committee also ratified the appointment of Bello Mohammed, the Deputy National Chairman as the acting … read more »

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Opposition parties criticise Tanzania poll

Tanzanian opposition parties criticised last weekend’s presidential and parliamentary elections on Thursday and there were accusations of vote rigging as results emerged at a snail’s pace. The Civic United Front (CUF) cited widespread failings in the electoral process, a day … read more »

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