Opportunities Arise for Rise Mzansi Party in South Africa’s Close Election
The leader of Rise Mzansi, a new political party in South Africa, sees the upcoming election as a significant opportunity amidst the most competitive political […]
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Presidential Election in Chad Marks End of Years Under Military Rule
Chad recently conducted its much-anticipated presidential election following a prolonged period of military rule under interim President Mahamat Deby Itno, whose victory was widely anticipated […]
Senegalese Leaders Propose June Elections Following Court Rejection of President’s 10-Month Delay
Senegal’s government announced a new date, March 24, for the delayed presidential election after President Macky Sall’s earlier decision to postpone it by 10 months […]
DRC: UN calls for peaceful, transparent and inclusive’ general elections
As many as 44 million of Congolese are called to polls today Dec. 20 for general elections including much expected presidential election that has caused […]
Zimbabwe legislative elections: Most opponents banned from running
Almost all opposition candidates in Zimbabwe’s Parliamentary by-elections scheduled for Saturday December 9, which could pave the way for a two-thirds majority in Parliament for […]
Direct contracting in Mozambique increased by more than 4.5 thousand ME
The Centre for Public Integrity (CIP), a Mozambican non-governmental organization (NGO), estimates the additional cost of direct state contracting in an election year at 318 […]
Sierra Leone: President pledges to enforce agreement with opposition
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has pledged to fully implement an internationally-brokered agreement with the opposition to overcome tensions exacerbated by his disputed re-election. […]
Liberia: Runoff election imminent as NEC releases nearly 93% of presidential results
The National Elections Commission has released up to 92.98% of the total votes for the presidential elections, making it certain that Liberia will go for […]
Ghana: New Patriotic Party qualifies former Minister for Trade and Industry’s resignation of disappointing and premeditated
Former Minister for Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen in a shocking turn of events resigned from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on September 25. His […]
Zimbabwe’s president Mnangagwa re-elected in controversial vote, opposition rejects results
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been re-elected for a second and final five-year term in office, with the elections commission saying the incumbent won 52.6% […]