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5 Ways AI is Boosting Citizen Engagement in Africa’s Democracies

By improving voter education, ensuring electoral transparency, combating disinformation, facilitating civic participation, and empowering marginalized communities, AI holds the potential to strengthen democratic processes.

Mahama Government Scores 76% on 120-Day Social Contract Scorecard – New Penplusbytes Report Reveals

A new performance assessment by Penplusbytes has found that President John Dramani Mahama’s administration achieved 76% performance on promised actions within the first 120 days of assuming office in January 2025—indicating a “Good Performance” rating.

Gabon coup leader wins election by huge margin

Gabon's military leader, General Brice Oligui Nguema—who in 2023 led a coup that ended a near-60-year dynasty— has won Saturday's presidential election with more than 90% of the vote, provisional results show.

2024: Reflecting on Africa’s Year of Elections and the Role of Technology

Digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) were integral in mobilizing voters, monitoring electoral integrity, and amplifying civic participation.

Togo's ruling party secures senate victory amid controversial constitutional reforms

Togo's ruling Union for the Republic (UNIR) party, led by President Faure Gnassingbé, has secured a decisive victory in the recent Senate elections. Provisional results released on February 16, 2025, indicate that UNIR won 34 out of the 41 contested seats.

Mozambique's Chapo sworn in as president after disputed election

Daniel Chapo of Mozambique's long-ruling Frelimo party was sworn in as president on Wednesday at a sparsely attended ceremony after months of protests against his disputed election victory.

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