(CPOD) Nov. 21, 2003 – The African National Congress (ANC) continues to be the top political force in South Africa, according to a poll by the Human Sciences Research Council. 45.8 per cent of respondents would support the ANC in an election.
Opposition parties decried the government’s outdated rules, as a presidential “friend” joins the race at the eleventh hour.
Mario Canseco Boycotts are nothing new in Guinean votes.
Opposition leader Tsvangirai may lose in court, but the African nation’s problems are back on the international agenda.
Mario Canseco A week ago, an unprecedented court challenge to Zimbabwe’s last presidential election took place in Harare.
(CPOD) Nov. 5, 2003 – Many citizens say France does not have to officially apologize to Algeria, according to a poll by CSA published in La Provence. 55 per cent of respondents say the European country should not make amends to the African nation.
(CPOD) Oct. 22, 2003 – Many South Africans are having second thoughts about the authority of current president Thabo Mbeki, according to a poll by Proactive Insight. 78 per cent of respondents say Nelson Mandela was a stronger leader than Mbeki.
(CPOD) Oct. 9, 2003 – Public support for Thabo Mbeki is low in South Africa, according to a poll by Research Surveys. 46 per cent of respondents say the president has done a good job, while 43 per cent disagree.
A key test for public will takes place next month in the last absolute monarchy of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Mario Canseco No civil unrest, no armed guerrillas, no coups.
Both Amin and Taylor were forced to leave their countries. Their lives as expatriates will be different, but one could still endure a trial.
Mario Canseco Former dictator Idi Amin died last weekend in Saudi Arabia.
Since 1967, Omar Bongo has ruled the sub-Saharan country. A recent constitutional change suggests he will never leave.
Mario Canseco In a decisive year for democratic participation in Africa, one country insists on wobbling far away from the pack.
(CPOD) Aug. 10, 2003 – Americans want their government to intervene in the Liberian conflict, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes. 48 per cent of respondents support the deployment of troops in the West African nation.
