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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has submitted his candidacy papers on Wednesday, expressing confidence that Zimbabwe’s upcoming elections would proceed peacefully despite concerns over a crackdown on opposition figures. Mnangagwa, who lodged his application at a court in Harare, assured reporters that the electoral process was progressing smoothly and hailed Zimbabwe’s progress as a “mature democracy.” The […]
Parliament in Zimbabwe has approved a controversial new law that criminalises acts that damage “the sovereignty and national interest” of the southern African country. The new law was passed hours after the government announced nationwide elections for August 23rd. Critics claim the new law kills free speech. “The criminalization targets individuals expressing differing opinions against […]
Nigeria has ordered the closure of all its land borders during Saturday’s tightly contested elections. The directive is meant to ensure that the “elections are free, fair and devoid of anomalies”, the Nigeria Immigration Service said. Border officials have been told to ensure strict enforcement of the order. The presidential and parliamentary elections are reported […]