Former South Africa president Jacob Zuma 'won't vote for ANC', forms his own party
December 17, 2023Mr Zuma's new party is named uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), meaning spear of the nation, which is the same name as the former armed wing…
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Ghana
3 Proposals put forward by the Electoral Commission ahead of Election 2024
December 16, 2023The proposals are already raising eyebrows among the country’s two major political parties: the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the…
Ghana
The 2023 District Assembly Elections: A Comprehensive Analysis
December 15, 2023According to the 2021 Population and Housing Census, women make up about 50.7% of the total population in Ghana. However, women's…
Democratic Republic of the Congo
DR Congo Elections 2023: 11 Facts and figures you should know
December 15, 2023Given its central location, the outcome of this election will have significant ramifications for all of Africa.
Democratic Republic of the Congo
DR Congo Elections 2023: Get familiar with the main candidates
December 15, 2023In all, 24 presidential candidates have been cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) to contest in the el…
Niger
ECOWAS officially suspends Niger over coup
December 15, 2023ECOWAS said in a statement on Thursday that a recent summit of its leaders in Nigeria “recognised” that Mr Bazoum’s government wa…
Democratic Republic of the Congo
DR Congo Elections 2023: All You Need to Know
December 13, 2023In all, 24 candidates have been cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) to contest the upcoming election.…
Egypt
All You Need to Know about Egypt’s Upcoming General Elections
December 7, 2023Unlike previous years when presidential elections took place every four years, the 2019 constitutional amendments in Egypt extend…
Nigeria
#NigeriaDecides2023 – An Explainer
February 13, 2023On Saturday, February 25 2023, the final whistle will be blown for electorates in Nigeria to determine the fate of 18 candidates …
Nigeria
Election will not hold in 240 polling units – INEC tells Nigerians
February 13, 2023The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, says elections will not be held in 240 polli…
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September 5, 2025
172 Ivorians flee to Ghana amid election tensions
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Akwatia By-election: What are the stakes?
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Tanzania president cleared to run in October election, key rivals barred
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