Where polls failed, social media succeeded. Both Brexit and Trump.
How did the polls get it so wrong? That’s the question being asked around the world as shocked commentators try to make sense of Donald Trump’s win.
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Mugabe’s ‘frailty’ opens succession door as war vets turn allegiances. Grace or Emmerson.
Veterans who fought against white minority rule in the former British colony turned on their long-time ally and commander on Thursday, calling him a dictator.
Kabila, seeking DRC Constitution-breaking 3rd term, has opponent arrested
Security forces in the DRC arrested one of the country’s leading opposition leaders, two days before a planned general strike by opponents of Joseph Kabila.
Where’s AU now? Burundi President power grab threatens return to civil war
Political assassinations and other killings have become routine in Bujumbura, three months since President Pierre Nkurunziza regained office in a disputed election.
African examples encourage Zuma’s 3rd term ambitions; but he should be wary
A depressing wave seems to have engulfed the African leadership, with many previous defenders of democracy wanting to become Presidents for Life.
Guinea’s Conde, African success story, poised for second Presidential term
Alpha Conde’s ability to keep the soldiers in the barracks has buoyed investor confidence and strengthened his bid for a second term in Oct. 11 elections.
Daniel Silke: Trump, Corbyn shows disruption targeting politics – watch out
The political realm now enjoys more disruptive elements than in recent decades that can alter the course of countries, says Daniel Silke.
Sisi keeps Egyptian premier to fix economy after turmoil
By Stephen Kalin CAIRO (Reuters) – Newly inaugurated President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reappointed Egypt’s prime minister on Monday, signalling continuity as he sets out to fix the economy and overcome political divisions after a long period of turmoil and bloodshed. In comments carried by the state news agency, Prime Minister Ibrahim Mehleb said the current … Read more