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nomination fees

Coverage of nomination fees in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 13 · 11:00 UTCMost recent: Apr 13 · 11:00 UTC
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  • POLITICSApr 13 · 11:00 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLD
    And the election winner is … the candidate who can afford Africa’s soaring nomination fees

    Presidential elections in Djibouti and Benin highlight the impact of exorbitant nomination fees on democracy. Alexis Mohamed, a former adviser to Djibouti's president Ismail Omar Guelleh, cannot run due to financial barriers and lack of security guarantees. Guelleh, the habitual winner, faces criticism for a ceremonial political system.