Category: Politics - Page 2
Kenya Endorses Raila Odinga as Leading Candidate for AU Commission Chairmanship
President William Ruto's endorsement of Raila Odinga as the candidate for AU Commission Chairperson underscores Kenya's commitment to pan-Africanism and regional cooperation. Odinga’s extensive political career and influence make him a formidable contender for the role, with elections set for February 2024.
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IEC Debunks Myth: Voters Do Not Need Personal Pens at Voting Stations
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has refuted claims that voters need to bring their own pens to mark ballots, labeling the circulating message as disinformation. The IEC assures the public that pens will be provided at all voting stations for the forthcoming national and provincial elections scheduled for May 29.
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President Ramaphosa Enacts Transformative Legislation to Combat Gender-Based Violence and Corruption
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed two pivotal bills into law aimed at tackling gender-based violence and corruption in South Africa. The National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Bill and the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Bill promise to invigorate the nation's fight against these pressing issues by providing strategic leadership and establishing an investigative directorate within the NPA.
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