Abuja bans rallies over seized girls

Govt bans political rallies at Dar stadia
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THE government has banned the holding of campaign rallies at the Uhuru Stadium and the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam. “The government has not, and will not, allow any political party to use the two stadiums for any political activity, including ...

Some of the schoolgirls abducted by suspected militant Islamists in northern Nigeria are believed to have been taken to neighbouring states, a local leader tells the BBC.

The headmistress of a school in Nigeria calls on the government to do more to save teenage girls abducted by suspected Islamist militants.

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Rallies in wildlife-rich Loliondo division banned
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Authorities in northern Tanzania on Monday banned public meetings, rallies and other communal gatherings in the Loliondo division of Ngorongoro District, following reports of fire-arms and other dangerous weapons being infiltrated into the border precinct.

The main opposition party chairman, Mr Freeman Mbowe, announced here yesterday Chadema would deploy four helicopters in campaigns to allow the party’s presidential candidate, Mr Edward Lowassa, to reach more voters.

Karume rallies behind Magufuli, Shein
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MAMA Fatma Karume, widow to the founding father of Zanzibar has called upon Tanzanians and particularly the electorate on the Islands to vote for Dr John Magufuli and Dr Ali Mohamed Shein because they are best candidates. 0 Comments. Addressing ...

As thousands march in South Africa to protest against xenophobic violence, the BBC's Karen Allen looks at what is fuelling the mistrust of foreigners.

Campaigns in Tarime were riddled with chaos leading to injuries and forcing a returning officer to suspend some of the rallies.

Security to be tightened at Mwanza rallies
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THE police force in Mwanza has vowed to tighten security during campaign rallies scheduled to kick off tomorrow nationwide. Mwanza Regional Police Commander Charles Mkumbo said here that security would be intensified to ensure election campaigns ...