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Opposition leader questions SADC observer mission ahead of crucial Namibian poll

Africa

Opposition leader questions SADC observer mission ahead of crucial Namibian poll

By Ernst Calitz

Can Chad’s November elections improve on past disputed polls?

Op-eds

Can Chad’s November elections improve on past disputed polls?

By Remadji Hoinathy and Manatouma Nicodème Kelma

SADC and EU election observers have arrived, with the African Union and others still expected

Politics

SADC and EU election observers have arrived, with the African Union and others still expected

By Peter Fabricius

Time is running out to become an observer and contribute to the integrity of the elections

Op-eds

Time is running out to become an observer and contribute to the integrity of the elections

By Zaakirah Vadi

Ramaphosa accuses DA of ‘almost mortgaging’ SA to the West

Politics

Ramaphosa accuses DA of ‘almost mortgaging’ SA to the West

By Peter Fabricius

DA urges Western governments to help counter threats to 29 May polls

Politics

DA urges Western governments to help counter threats to 29 May polls

By Peter Fabricius

Protecting election observers to bolster peace and democratic resilience in Mozambique

Africa

Protecting election observers to bolster peace and democratic resilience in Mozambique

By Adriano Nuvunga

‘You know what it means to defend your freedom’ – Melitopol mayor responds to ANCYL’s praise of Russia's ‘sham’ referendums

South Africa

‘You know what it means to defend your freedom’ – Melitopol mayor responds to ANCYL’s praise of Russia's ‘sham’ referendums

By Peter Fabricius

IEC calls for more election observers at deadline looms

South Africa

IEC calls for more election observers at deadline looms

By James Stent for GroundUp

Regional election observers fear xenophobic attacks while monitoring elections

Africa

Regional election observers fear xenophobic attacks while monitoring elections

By Peter Fabricius

Zimbabwe on tenterhooks as presidential results are awaited

Africa

Zimbabwe on tenterhooks as presidential results are awaited

By Carien du Plessis