East Africa
Kenya: Raila Odinga's supporters hopeful of victory
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- Published on Friday, 12 August 2022 08:52
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On Thursday, Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) had not yet declared the official results of the presidential race. However, winners of other elective seats were being announced.The Orange Democratic Movement candidate Peter Ochieng Orero was elected new Kibra-MP.
The winner received the certifcate proving his success.…
Vote counting underway after Kenya's vote
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- Published on Wednesday, 10 August 2022 08:29
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Kenya voted for a new president on Tuesday against a backdrop of economic hardship and growing disenchantment with the political elite, with voting largely peaceful but producing low turnout in some areas.
The country is hoping for an orderly transition of power after almost a decade under two-term President Uhuru Kenyatta, but concerns about…
No declaration Wednesday in Kenya's vote, commission says
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- Published on Thursday, 11 August 2022 10:57
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Kenyans are waiting for the results of a close but calm presidential election in which the turnout was notably lower than usual, and the electoral commission indicated it would be at least Thursday before a winner is declared.
Tuesday's election was likely the final try by longtime opposition leader Raila Odinga, who on his fifth attempt was backed…
Somalia: Parliament approves cabinet as mortar fire hits Mogadishu
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- Published on Monday, 08 August 2022 08:40
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In Somalia, Sunday, a majority of members of parliament approved the country’s appointed cabinet by a show of hands.
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre's 75-member government was confirmed moments after mortar shells struck residential neighborhoods near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.
"The quorum is 237 MPs, seven MPs refused, one MP abstained…