Browsing: West Africa Politics

The court now has 180 days to pronounce on the case which could then be appealed to the supreme court.

A two-page document envisages an “inclusive” coalition government lasting the four years of the parliamentary term,

The NGO also questioned the military’s original motive for the operation

The PAIGC – the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde – won 47 out of 102 seats

We have six states inconclusive and one suspended, that is Rivers – INEC

As a stakeholder in peace, we are not happy that this process was aborted mid-way,

Regional elections are fiercely contested in Nigeria, where governors are powerful and influential figures

The party that wins should appoint the future prime minister

A total of 1,082 candidates will be elected by citizens across the country

Guinea Bissau has lived through four successful military coups as well as 16 attempted, plotted or alleged coups