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Kenya opposition slams polls ‘charade’, results process

Nairobi, Kenya | AFP |  Kenya’s opposition coalition refused to take part in the announcement of election results on Friday night, slamming the process as a “charade” and accusing the election commission of ignoring their concerns. The National Super Alliance (NASA) has alleged massive rigging from shortly after the end …

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Five things to know about the Kenyan election

  Nairobi, Kenya | AFP |  Though it is seen as the most democratic country in east Africa, Kenya is on a knife-edge because its opposition coalition is claiming election results are being rigged. Partial results from Tuesday’s general election released by the electoral commission (IEBC) show President Uhuru Kenyatta …

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LIVE: Kenya election results announcement delayed

Nairobi, Kenya | AFP |  Kenya’s election commission has delayed the announcement of final Presidential results, saying they are ensuring they get it right before acting after a hotly-contested vote. The IEBC had promised to make final announcments at 2.30pm, but the body’s CEO Ezra Chiloba came at 4pm at the …

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LIVE: Kenya election results

RESULTS PORTAL: Click here Nairobi, Kenya | AFP |  Kenya’s election commission was preparing to release final results Friday from a hotly-contested vote in which the opposition has already claimed victory, fanning tensions in the east African nation. The IEBC insists its electronic voting system — seen as key to …

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Kenya on edge as final results due in disputed election

  Nairobi, Kenya | AFP |  Kenya’s election commission was preparing to release final results Friday from a hotly-contested vote in which the opposition has already claimed victory, fanning tensions in the east African nation. The National Super Alliance (NASA) opposition coalition on Thursday demanded that its candidate Raila Odinga …

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Powered by record sprees, Premier League ready for landmark season

Friday Arsenal v Leicester (9.45 PM) London, United Kingdom | AFP |  Fuelled by an historically lavish spending spree, the Premier League returns on Friday when Arsenal host Leicester in the opening game of the hotly-anticipated new season. Taking advantage of astronomical broadcast contracts and lucrative sponsorship deals, England’s superpowers …

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IEBC: Hacking was attempted but did not succeed

  IEBC refutes hacking allegations as Kenya opposition demands Odinga be ‘declared president’ Nairobi, Kenya | AFP | Kenya’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has dismissed allegations that its servers were hacked, and insist they will only announce final results once all the forms from constituencies had arrived at the …

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Nakaayi, Ajok into 800m semifinals

Semenya, Ajok and Nakaayi safely into 800m semi-finals THURSDAY RESULTS ?? #London2017 800m women ▶️ W.Nanyondo Heat 1 5TH 2:02.65 (out) ▶️ H.Nakaayi  Heat 2 3rd 2:01.80 (into semis) ▶️ D.Ajok 3rd  Heat 3 2:02.98 (into semis) 1,500m men ▶️ Ronald Musagala 4th in Heat 2 in 3:42.75. (Into Friday semis) London, United Kingdom | …

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Dembele suspended as Dortmund reject Barcelona bid

Football: Dembele suspended as Dortmund reject Barcelona bid Berlin, Germany | AFP |  Borussia Dortmund on Thursday said they had rejected an offer from Barcelona for Ousmane Dembele, as the wantaway forward was suspended for missing training. Dortmund said a move by Dembele to the Camp Nou, where he is being …

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