Elections & political parties How many registered political parties are there in Nigeria? Source Independent National Electoral Commission - Political Parties Short answer How many registered political parties are there in Nigeria? There were 18 registered political parties in Nigeria in 2022. ... Back Full answer
Migration Which countries in Africa have the most migrants living in Europe and the US? Source Migration Policy Institute: Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the United States Short answer Which countries in Africa have the most migrants living in Europe and the US? North Africans make up the majority of African immigrants to Europe. The top three—Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia—comprise over 5 million of the 11 million African migrants in Europe The USA was home to approximately 2.1 million sub-Saharan African immigrants in 2019, representing 5% of the to... Back Full answer
Migration Which African countries have the largest refugee camps on the continent? Source UNHCR: Inside the World’s 10 Largest Refugee Camps Short answer Which African countries have the largest refugee camps on the continent? Kenya has 2 of the largest refugee camps in Africa - the Kakuma refugee camp and the Dadaab Refugee Complex. Kakuma hosts more than 150,000 refugees, many of whom are from South Sudan and Somalia. Dadaab comprises three large refugee camps: Hagadera, Dagahaley and Ifo. These camps primarily... Back Full answer
Elections & political parties What was the result of Kenya’s 2017 election? Source Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission/NTV Kenya Short answer What was the result of Kenya’s 2017 election? A multiparty election was held in August 2017 and Uhuru Kenyatta was declared the winner. However, the Supreme Court invalidated the win and ordered that a new election be held on 26 October 2017. Protests against the outcome led to injuries and loss of life. Kenyatta was declared the winner of the ... Back Full answer
Elections & political parties Is there a limit to what a presidential candidate can spend on an election in Nigeria? Source Independent National Electoral Commission FAQ Short answer Is there a limit to what a presidential candidate can spend on an election in Nigeria? A presidential candidate can spend a maximum of N1,000,000,000 on election campaigns in Nigeria. ... Back Full answer
Elections & political parties On what grounds can the outcome of an election in Nigeria be questioned? Source Independent National Electoral Commission FAQ Short answer On what grounds can the outcome of an election in Nigeria be questioned? Election outcomes can be questioned if a candidate isn't qualified to contest, if there is non-compliance with provisions of the Electoral Act, or if the respondent was not duly elected. ... Back Full answer