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Eastern Africa Elections Situation Room Hub exists to build the capability of Individuals and institution working on Elections and Electoral processes in EA

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"The Covid-19 pandemic poses an additional challenge to electoral processes in Africa and raises concerns for the holding of free, fair, transparent and peaceful elections, all while ensuring the safety of citizens."
#Elections

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Elections in ordinary times are critical building blocks for societies and a test for democracy

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Paid election ads on social media and other websites must state who funded them -- be it the candidate, a political party or an authorized third party.
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Burundi’s ruling party candidate, retired general Evariste Ndayishimiye, has won the presidential election with 69% of votes cast,
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"Voters must come wearing masks and stand at least 1m apart. They will have their temperature taken, disinfect their hands and wear plastic gloves."

300 seats at the National Assembly being contested. 35 parties have registered candidates

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"Political violence persists in Burundi even though Nkurunziza will not be a candidate in the May elections"
#Elections

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Any apps or platforms developed towards the improvement of service delivery must conform to basic principles of access and usability for citizens' convenience.
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#Technology

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Protesters in Malawi Shut Down Electoral Commission Offices: https://t.co/Yu8GnvQi8n #Malawi

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Kibra constituency has 118 polling stations and 118, 658 registered voters

#KibraDecides
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#ElectionsKE

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Chief Agents of Political Parties and Independent Candidates witnessing unsealing of Ballot Paper Pallets at the Tallying Centre at Nairobi City County Inspectorate Training College. #byelections2019

[IEBC @IEBCKenya]

Chief Agents of Political Parties and Independent Candidates witnessing unsealing of Ballot Paper Pallets at the Tallying Centre at Nairobi City County Inspectorate Training College. #byelections2019

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All campaign activities for Kibra-Kenya #byelections2019 end today Monday 4th November, 2019 at 6PM.
Any form of campaigns after that time is prohibited and will be treated as an electoral offence.
Via @IEBCKenya
#Elections

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"The influence of big corporations and rich individuals in financing political parties and candidates has led to accusations of “State Capture”
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Algeria is to hold a presidential election on December 12.
#Elections
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16 candidates are sponsored by political parties while 7 are running as independent candidates.

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#Elections with integrity are the core foundation linking citizens with the state, underpinning the accountability of office-holders to voters.

#ThursdayThoughts

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Where electoral systems are stronger, civil society and free press are more effective at informing voters. In turn, voters are more likely to increase pressure on elected officials for results

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"Despite all these laws, women are still subjected to extreme gender-based violence, mostly in conflict areas in the country"

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