The Botswana nation goes to the poll late next month to determine the composition of the 13th Parliament as well as the country's local councils.

Botswana elections are known for being peaceful and calm, however this year's vote comes with dissatisfaction from the opposition parties who have criticized the country's incomplete constitutional review process and lack of state funding, BUT this morning we put a spotlight on the participation of women in the politics of Boswana.

For more, Tendai Mbanje is a project officer in the Expression, Information and Digital Rights Unit at the Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria as well as Emang Mutapati, Editor of The Voice Newspaper, the Secretary General of The Africa Editors Forum and the Chairperson of the Botswana Editors Forum.

The Botswana nation goes to the poll late next month to determine the composition of the 13th Parliament as well as the country's local councils.
Botswana elections are known for being peaceful and calm, however this year's vote comes with dissatisfaction from the opposition parties who have criticized the country's incomplete constitutional review process and lack of state funding, BUT this morning we put a spotlight on the participation of women in the politics of Boswana.
For more, Tendai Mbanje is a project officer in the Expression, Information and Digital Rights Unit at the Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria as well as Emang Mutapati, Editor of The Voice Newspaper, the Secretary General of The Africa Editors Forum and the Chairperson of the Botswana Editors Forum.

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Botswana elections: What is behind the low political participation of women in Botswana?

Libya has been grappling with political fragmentation and instability since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, leading to years of division between rival factions.

After more than a decade of turmoil, including a failed election attempt in 2021, talks happening in Morocco have brought together delegations from two key legislative bodies-the High Council of State in Tripoli and the House of Representatives in Benghazi.

In their discussions, they have agreed to work with the United Nations to pave the way for elections and form a national unity government, with a focus on institutional and security reforms.

However, scepticism remains among Libyans about whether these political leaders will genuinely cooperate for a peaceful resolution.

To discuss this, we are now joined on the line by Journalist and researcher Elizia Volkmann.

Libya has been grappling with political fragmentation and instability since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011, leading to years of division between rival factions.
After more than a decade of turmoil, including a failed election attempt in 2021, talks happening in Morocco have brought together delegations from two key legislative bodies-the High Council of State in Tripoli and the House of Representatives in Benghazi.
In their discussions, they have agreed to work with the United Nations to pave the way for elections and form a national unity government, with a focus on institutional and security reforms.
However, scepticism remains among Libyans about whether these political leaders will genuinely cooperate for a peaceful resolution.
To discuss this, we are now joined on the line by Journalist and researcher Elizia Volkmann.

Libyan warring parties meet in Morocco in another attempt to forge peace

Tension is simmering in Mozambique, as the country awaits the announcement of the Constitutional Council in relation to the election results.

The Council is expected to make public its conclusion on Monday.

The country has been marred by chaos as thousands took to the streets protesting against the October 9 presidential election results, that declared Daniel Chapo of the FRELIMO party as a winner.

Opposition parties have rejected the results and the leader of the Optimist Party for the Development of Mozambique 'PODEMOS' Venancio Mondlane has called on his supporters to escalate the protests. 

Now to get the latest, Aurelie Kalenga on Rise and Shine spoke to Clemente Carlos a Journalist in Mozambique

Tension is simmering in Mozambique, as the country awaits the announcement of the Constitutional Council in relation to the election results.
The Council is expected to make public its conclusion on Monday.
The country has been marred by chaos as thousands took to the streets protesting against the October 9 presidential election results, that declared Daniel Chapo of the FRELIMO party as a winner.
Opposition parties have rejected the results and the leader of the Optimist Party for the Development of Mozambique 'PODEMOS' Venancio Mondlane has called on his supporters to escalate the protests.&nbsp;
Now to get the latest, Aurelie Kalenga on Rise and Shine spoke to Clemente Carlos a Journalist in Mozambique

Fears of fresh turmoil in Mozambique as the country awaits the decision of the Constitutional Council on elections

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Dr Pali Lehohla is a Social Activist and Columnist . He is the former Statistician-General of South Africa. A position he held from the year 2000 up to 2017. He has served as the Chair of the United Nations Statistics Commission. He was also the founding chair of the Statistics Commission of Africa (StatCom Africa).

He is the Founder of the Pan African Institute for Evidence. A Researcher who has written intensively about socio-economic issues on the continent, especially in South Africa. In a recent piece, he argues that the country could learn a lot from its former coloniser British.

Former Statistician-General of South Africa, Dr Pali Lehohla spoke to Peter Ndoro and Aurelie Khalenga on Rise and Shine.

Dr Pali Lehohla is a Social Activist and Columnist . He is the former Statistician-General of South Africa. A position he held from the year 2000 up to 2017. He has served as the Chair of the United Nations Statistics Commission. He was also the founding chair of the Statistics Commission of Africa (StatCom Africa).
He is the Founder of the Pan African Institute for Evidence. A Researcher who has written intensively about socio-economic issues on the continent, especially in South Africa. In a recent piece, he argues that the country could learn a lot from its former coloniser British.
Former Statistician-General of South Africa, Dr Pali Lehohla spoke to Peter Ndoro and Aurelie Khalenga on Rise and Shine.

Botswana elections: What is behind the low political participation of women in Botswana?

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