Ghana becomes record fifth African nation to see opposition victory this year
December 9, 2024One of the most striking aspects of the elections that have taken place in 2024 is that many have resulted in landslide defeats f…
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Ghana
Polls Close in Ghana’s 2024 General Elections
December 7, 2024As voting comes to an end, the Penplusbytes Disinformation Detection Platform (DDP) has recorded 7,423 election-related issues th…
Ghana
Polls Officially Open in Ghana’s 2024 General Elections
December 7, 2024Polls have officially opened in 40,975 polling stations across the country.
Ghana
I’ll only accept Election 2024 results if process is fair and transparent – Mahama
December 5, 2024The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama, says he will only accept the upcoming December 7 general election…
Ghana
Discontent runs high as Ghana readies to vote on Saturday – A Reuters report
December 5, 2024Public frustration over Ghana's economic travails, including high prices and a dearth of jobs, has dominated the run-up to Saturd…
Ghana
It’s not our mandate to investigate vote-buying allegation—EC
December 5, 2024The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has clarified its stance on addressing allegations of vote-buying, stating that such matte…
Ghana
2024 elections: NPP, NDC to hold final rallies in Accra today
December 5, 2024The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will today, December 5, 2024, hold their final rallies a…
Ghana
Alan Kyerematen: the former Political Insider now posing as an outsider
December 3, 2024As a former political insider, Alan has transitioned into a role that positions him as an outsider, challenging the status quo of…
Namibia
Namibia elects Nandi-Ndaitwah as country’s first woman president
December 3, 2024“The Namibian nation has voted for peace and stability,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said after being declared president-elect.
Ghana
Mahamudu Bawumia: From Ghana's “Economic Messiah” to a “Digitalization Visionary”
December 3, 2024Mahamudu Bawumia soared from being a political outsider to becoming Ghana's second-in-command, and in December 2024, he could mak…
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May 10, 2025
Mahama Government Scores 76% on 120-Day Social Contract Scorecard – New Penplusbytes Report Reveals
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April 16, 2025
Gabon coup leader wins election by huge margin
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February 24, 2025
2024: Reflecting on Africa’s Year of Elections and the Role of Technology
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February 18, 2025
Togo's ruling party secures senate victory amid controversial constitutional reforms
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January 15, 2025
Mozambique's Chapo sworn in as president after disputed election
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