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Tinubu congratulates Senegal’s president-elect: Bassirou Faye, 44-year-old tax collector, won Sunday's presidential election in Senegal.
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South Africa's election court rejects ANC bid to de-register Zuma's MK party: South Africa's governing ANC wanted to stop the party backed by the ex-president ...
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Quick Glance: Court Ruling Favors Zuma Party
- The ANC's attempt to remove the breakaway uMkhonto we Sizwe Party from the ballot for the national and provincial elections on 29 May was rejected by the Electoral Court.
- Consequently, the party led by former ANC president Jacob Zuma will have the opportunity to participate in the elections, although it will encounter a separate legal challenge regarding the usage of the name MK at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Wednesday.
- The verdict signifies a significant victory for the emerging party and its advocates, with a portion of supporters congregating at the court premises awaiting the pronouncement of the judgment.
Georgia Republican Party vice chair voted illegally, judge rules: The vice chair of the Georgia Republican Party voted illegally nine times while on probation ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4562308-georgia-republican-party-vice-chair-voted-illegally/
Quick Glance: Trump Attorney Challenges Georgia Charges
- Former President Trump's attorneys argued that the charges in Georgia target core political speech and urged the judge to dismiss them under the First Amendment before the trial.
- Trump contested the November 2020 election results, alleging fraud, and faces accusations of attempting to subvert Georgia's election results to stay in power.
- Trump, along with allies, faces 10 charges in Georgia related to the election, with his attorney pressing a First Amendment defense while other defendants like David Shafer also challenge their charges.
- McAfee presided over the hearing, where various legal arguments were presented, including challenges to the indictment's language regarding Shafer's involvement in sending alternate electors and Trump's alleged false votes.
Tinubu congratulates Senegal’s president-elect, Faye: President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, congratulated Mr. Bassirou Faye on his election as the President of ...
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Trump, co-defendants ask Georgia judge for permission to appeal Fani Willis ruling
thehill.com/homenews/4539931-trump-co-defendants-ask-georgia-judge-for-permission-to-appeal-fani-willis-ruling/
Woman Who Received 5-Year Sentence in Voter Fraud Case Is Acquitted: A Texas appeals court reversed its earlier opinion that had upheld the conviction of Crystal ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/us/politics/crystal-mason-texas-voting-acquitted.html
Trump says he considers Facebook ‘an enemy of the people’: Former President Trump on Monday said he views Facebook as “an enemy of the people” as he reiterated ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4523627-trump-tiktok-ban-facebook/
Quick Glance: Could TikTok Face a Ban in the US?
- TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position due to a legislative proposal.
- A bill unanimously approved by the House would ban TikTok if it doesn't sever ties with ByteDance, its parent company in Beijing.
- Concerns exist that TikTok could share data with the Chinese government, raising national security worries.
- A nationwide ban could impact small businesses, influencers, and users who utilize the platform for marketing purposes.
CJN to earn N64m annually as Tinubu increases judicial officers’ remuneration: Also, the President of the Court of Appeal is to earn N62.4 million annually while ...
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Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire barred from election: Victoire Ingabire, an outspoken critic of President Kagame, fails in her bid to run for the ...
bbc.com/news/world-africa-68552517
ECOWAS Election Observation Mission praises voting in Senegal presidential election
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Trump asks Supreme Court to dismiss case charging him with plotting to overturn 2020 election
apnews.com/article/donald-trump-jan-6-jack-smith-supreme-court-8976f74a66ace32376fc8bcc88b611c1
Jacob Zuma election ban: How does it affect South Africa’s election?: Zuma’s party says it will appeal the decision, which could affect its rising challenge to ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/29/jacob-zuma-election-ban-how-does-it-affect-south-africas-election
Quick Glance: Impact of Jacob Zuma's Election Exclusion on South Africa's Vote
- The exclusion of former President Jacob Zuma from the elections in May is heightening political tensions in South Africa as the country gears up for what is anticipated to be a fiercely competitive electoral battle.
- Zuma's opposition to the ANC challenges his previous party's dominance and might result in the ANC falling below the 50% vote mark for the first time.
- While this may dampen the MK's momentum, the 2021 protests indicate that barring him from the election could rally his loyal supporters.
- Following the announcement, the MK announced plans to challenge the decision. A potential court ruling in favor of Zuma's candidacy could revive his political prospects and present a significant obstacle to the ANC during a period of declining popularity.
Clive Palmer plots High Court challenge to keep spending millions on election ads
theage.com.au/politics/federal/clive-palmer-plots-high-court-challenge-to-keep-spending-millions-on-election-ads-20240312-p5fbor.html
Gambari hails Senegal for choosing democracy, insists failure not an option: “We are in Senegal to witness a beautiful process where the ... people stayed strong ...
premiumtimesng.com/foreign/west-africa-foreign/679840-gambari-hails-senegal-for-choosing-democracy-insists-failure-not-an-option.html
Tinubu should consult Obasanjo, Jonathan on economic turnaround– S’West PDP spokesperson
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Court denies Kanu bail, S’East Reps demand end to trial: Some South-East members of the House of Reps have called on President Bola Tinubu to discontinue the ...
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Indian court effectively bans Islamic schools in Uttar Pradesh ahead of 2024 general elections
independent.co.uk/asia/india/madrasas-uttar-pradesh-modi-government-2024-elections-b2517525.html
Okpebholo receives Tinubu’s ‘blessings’ to unseat PDP in Edo: President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, pledged his support for the Edo State APC governorship candidate ...
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Donald Trump tricks the courts: The ex-president is charged with a total of 90 offenses in four criminal cases. However, a conviction before the election appears ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000212239/donald-trump-trickst-die-gerichte-aus
Massachusetts man gets 3.5-year sentence for election threats against Arizona officials
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/03/12/election-threats-sentence/72928593007/
Having fun again in Miami, Naomi Osaka topples Elina Svitolina to book Caroline Garcia rematch
tennis.com/news/articles/having-fun-again-in-miami-naomi-osaka-topples-elina-svitolina-to-book-caroline-garcia-rematch
Africa: Democracy in West Africa - Why Senegal's Election Crisis Matters: Analysis - With multiple military coups in the region, signs that the presidential ...
allafrica.com/stories/202403220009.html
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