International
Al-Shabab Issues Threats Ahead of Elections in Djibouti
An AFRICOM spokesperson tells VOA Somali that the U.S. Africa Command is aware of the threats made to US and French interests in Djibouti
Libya's Factions Choose Interim Government Ahead of Elections
International
Abbas Battles Fatah Party Discord ahead of Palestinian Elections
A breakaway bid by one of President Mahmoud Abbas's party allies has intensified speculation he might cancel a presidential vote planned for July, fea
International
Libya's Factions Choose Interim Government Ahead of Elections
This is seen as a major, if uncertain, step toward unifying a country that has for the past years had two separate governments in the east and west
International
Somali Journalists Worry About Arrests Ahead of Elections
Political friction has increased the appetite for news, but may lead to further problems for reporters
International
Facebook Shuts Down Ugandan Government-Linked Accounts Ahead of General Election/
Social media giant says information ministry used 'fake and duplicate accounts' to manipulate public opinion; presidential spokesman accuses Facebook
International
UN Rights Office Alarmed at Uptick in Violence Ahead of Central African Republic Elections
UN human rights office is appealing to neighboring countries to use their influence to ensure a peaceful resolution of this crisis
International
Press Freedom Groups Accuse Tanzania of Squeezing Media Ahead of Elections
Reporters say fear and self-censorship has become the norm in Tanzanian media
International
Sudanese Interim Government, Regional Factions Sign Peace Agreement
Signing ceremony takes place in South Sudan, which oversaw long, difficult peace process
International
Belarus Leader Warns of Violence Ahead of Weekend Presidential Elections/
Lukashenko accuses Russia of being destabilizing force/
International
Uganda's People Power Movement Registers a Political Wing Ahead of 2021 General Elections
National Unity Party plans to field Robert Kyagulanyi, known by his stage name Bobi Wine, for presidency
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Malawi Ruling Party Partners with Opposition Party Ahead of Fresh Elections
Observers say goal is to achieve more than 50 percent of the total votes required for winner
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Watchdog: Iran 'Muzzling' Journalists Ahead of Parliamentary Elections
At least 10 journalists have been targeted by the intelligence arm of the elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) over the past two weeks, CHR