Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party has retained power but as a minority government, according to projections by Canada's national broadcaster, CBC. Despite some early losses in Canada's eastern provinces, the Liberals are expected to claim the most seats in parliament, giving them a second term. This federal election was seen as a referendum on Mr Trudeau, who endured a bumpy first term, tainted by scandal. His Liberals were neck-and-neck with their centre-right Conservative rivals. Mr Trudeau's weakened grip on power will force him to work with other parties to pass legislation during this next term. There are still lots of votes…

The road to Edo State Government House through the next governorship election may be stormy considering recent political happenings in the state and with some chieftains of ruling All Progressives Congress against Governor Godwin Obaseki’s move to return for a second term, SOLA SHITTU writes: It is not unusual for an incumbent governor to seek reelection for a second term in office, and so last week, Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, announced his intention to do so. And the pronouncement was made with a bold statement that it was not “negotiable” because according to him, he was deserving of…

Mr Simon Achuba, deputy governor of Kogi State, has been impeached from office. Kogi State House of Assembly concluded the summary impeachment on Friday hours after receiving an investigative report from chief judge of the state, Mr Nadir Ajana. Ajana’s panel found Achuba culpable of allegations of gross misconduct. Leader of the House, Mr Hassan Abdulahi, announced the decision Friday afternoon, adding that the impeachment was carefully considered. The committee was set up in August after Achuba accused Governor Yahaya Bello of withholding his salaries and plotting to assassinate him. The governor denied the allegations in his submission to the…

Guinea erupted in protest this week over proposals to draft a new constitution that could allow President Alpha Conde to extend his legal mandate and run for a third term in 2020. If Conde tries to stay, he would be copying from an established playbook in Africa, where incumbent presidents have sought, often successfully, to remain in power by massaging, bending or outright breaking laws often meant to ensure democratic handovers of power. Below are details on how some of Africa’s longest-serving leaders have managed to stay in power, or are trying to do so, denting hopes of a dawn…