SHAN e.V. - Newsletter Oktober 2009 Nr. 36

Gabon Coup Leader Declares Landslide Victory In Controversial Election - Axadle | Stay Informed With Horn Of Africa Headlines

Gabon's military leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema, won the presidential election with over 90% of the vote, according to provisional results. The 2023 coup leader, who ousted the Bongo family's near-60-year rule, solidified his power after critics said the electoral process favored him, with key opposition figures barred from running. However, complaints of irregularities emerged, including delayed voting, missing voter records, and concerns over unsecured ballots. Oligui Nguema is set to serve a seven-year term, which is renewable once.

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SB 1 becomes law; Ohio public higher education overhaul bill signed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Friday afternoon

The reconstruction of higher education is underway. Ohio Senate Bill 1 — which bans diversity, equity and inclusion programming and faculty striking, limits the teaching of controversial subjects, requires the online publication of course syllabi and more across Ohio’s public higher education institutions — was signed into law by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Friday afternoon. […]

The 51 Most Controversial Movies Ever Made

The release of Magazine Dreams, the new film starring Jonathan Majors, raises new/old questions about art vs. the artist. So we're taking a look at other films that have survived scandal and notoriety.

LA DA Declines To Charge ‘Extraction’ Producer David Guillod For Sexual Assault Over Four Years After He Was Arrested – Update

'Extraction' Producer David Guillod Arrested Again On Sex Assault Charges