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1 – 10 of 134This was followed by April 29 legislative and regional elections which saw the ruling Union for the Republic (UNIR) party win an overwhelming majority of seats in the parliament…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287383
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Among other things, the three leaders discussed Odinga’s ambitions to become chairman of the African Union (AU) Commission. Alongside reform proposals made by a National Dialogue…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285682
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The massive demonstration, the first of its kind in seven years, is just one of many indications that Tanzania’s political class is shifting into pre-election mode ahead of local…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285004
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The delay of the polls to December 15 has provoked domestic, regional and Western criticism. The postponement was announced by President Macky Sall and endorsed by a parliamentary…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285160
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The announcement followed an electoral process marred by serious flaws. The leading opposition candidates have rejected the results and called for fresh elections to be held.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284361
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The ruling Frelimo party has managed to orchestrate a constitutional reform process despite opposition disquiet, but the responsible commission has explicitly excluded changing…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280195
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The verdict saw major political figures condemned to jail sentences of up to twelve years. However, although this is an important step to end this saga, the case still has several…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274739
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The Azimio motion is one of nine petitions challenging the election result. The Court must deliver a final verdict by September 5.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272394
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However, losing opposition candidate Raila Odinga still insists the election was rigged and is holding protest rallies to promote his position. This action is reinvigorating…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276332
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The move has been criticised by activists, civil society and the political opposition, who say the government wants to evade scrutiny of its rights violations.