Uganda: Museveni Pledges Peaceful, Credible Polls Ahead of Jan. 15 Vote
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday, December 18, assured citizens that the country’s forthcoming general elections would be free and fair, calling on voters to […]
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Gabon: Election Date set for Sets April 2025
Gabon, currently under military administration following the August 2023 coup, will hold a presidential election on April 12, 2025, according to a statement released after […]
Namibia’s Democratic Milestone Tests Ruling Party’s Dominance
Electoral authorities process ballots following unprecedented voter participation in watershed Namibian elections, marking potential transformation in national politics. The contest generates exceptional public engagement, particularly […]
Namibia votes: ruling party in tight race as wave of election upsets hit southern Africa
As many as 1.4 million Namibians could turn out to vote on Wednesday (27 November) in presidential and parliamentary elections, with the country expected to […]
Botswana Votes as Ruling Party Seeks to Extend 58-Year Rule
Botswana held national elections Wednesday to determine if the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) will maintain its 58-year grip on power since independence from Britain in […]
Mozambique general elections: End of a peaceful and “exemplary” calm campaign
The campaign for Mozambique’s general elections concluded at midnight on Sunday, with 5.3 million voters expected to head to the polls on Wednesday, October 9, […]
Mozambique’s Elections: Balancing Power, Insurgency, and Economic Challenges
Mozambique’s upcoming presidential and legislative elections on October 9 are set against a backdrop of complex national challenges. The ruling Frelimo party, in power since […]
Jacob Zuma Prevails in Legal Challenge to Participate in South Africa’s Election
South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been cleared to compete in the upcoming May general election, following an electoral court’s decision to overturn a […]
Guinea-Bissau/Elections: CNE calls on population to remain “calm, serene and vigilant”
The National Elections Commission (CNE) of Guinea-Bissau called on the population to remain “calm, serene and vigilant” until the results of Sunday’s legislative elections are […]
SÃO TOMÉ: More than 123,000 voters go to the polls
Some 123,000 voters in São Tomé and Príncipe cast their ballots Sunday in legislative, local and regional elections, with voters in the diaspora electing two […]