Monthly Archives: October 2020

Ninth number of the Brazilian Journal of African Studies (BJAS) released

19 de October de 2020Revista Brasileira de Estudos Africanos (RBEA)gerente

It is with great satisfaction that the Brazilian Center of African Studies (CEBRAFRICA) announces the publication of Brazilian Journal of African Studies (BJAS) ninth number. BJAS is a semester publication, in digital and printed format, bilingual (Portuguese/English), dedicated to research, to reflection and to diffusion about African studies. It releases unpublished scientific articles with emphasis to analysis of International Relations, Integration Organizations, Security and Defense, Political Systems, History, Geography, Economy Development, Social Structures and Chains of Thought.

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Zimbabwe’s electoral body confirms suspension of by-elections

8 de October de 2020África, Coronavírus, Eleições, Zimbábuegerente

Via: CGTN Africa

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) on Wednesday confirmed the suspension of by-elections amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The by-elections were expected to be held before the end of the year to fill vacant parliamentary and local government seats, according to the ZEC. However, Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care Constantino Chiwenga on Friday announced a ban on the by-elections, citing COVID-19 as a formidable pandemic in the country. The ZEC’s chief elections officer Utoile Silaigwana said on Wednesday (07/10) that it is important for the commission to follow the advice from the necessary authorities and take precautions to curb the spread of the virus.