Malawi's 2025 Presidential Contest: who are the contenders?
September 16, 2025The election pits incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) against former President Peter Mutharik…
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Côte d’Ivoire Presidential Election: All You Need to Know
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172 Ivorians flee to Ghana amid election tensions
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Akwatia By-election: What are the stakes?
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Tanzania
Tanzania president cleared to run in October election, key rivals barred
August 28, 2025The vote will be held without the participation of leading opposition party CHADEMA, which was disqualified in April after failin…
Malawi
2025 Malawi General Elections: All You Need to Know
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Central African Republic sets 28 December 2025 for pivotal general elections
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Protests erupt in Côte d'Ivoire after opposition leaders blocked from election
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Ivory Coast’s president says will seek fourth term in office
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5 Ways AI is Boosting Citizen Engagement in Africa’s Democracies
June 11, 2025By improving voter education, ensuring electoral transparency, combating disinformation, facilitating civic participation, and em…
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Malawi's 2025 Presidential Contest: who are the contenders?
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Tanzania president cleared to run in October election, key rivals barred
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