Gabon’s government blocked internet access and imposed a nightly curfew across the country, on Saturday (August 26) after the general elections in which President Ali Bongo launched his bid to extend his family’s 56-year grip on power against the newly united opposition.

Gabon elections: Government cuts internet, imposes curfew amid voting delays

Tharman Shanmugaratnam, a former Indian-origin minister in Singapore, is among three people who have qualified to run for the city-state’s presidential election, reported news agency PTI, on Friday (August 18).

Singapore: Indian-origin former minister Tharman among 3 people qualified to run in presidential election

Nigeria's two main opposition parties on Tuesday called for the cancellation of the weekend presidential elections, alleging manipulation of results, and demanded a new ballot. WION's Louisa Olaniyi brings you more insights.

Nigeria Presidential Elections 2023: Opposition parties call for cancellation of 'sham' elections