Benin: Vote Counting Underway in Presidential Election
Vote counting has commenced in Benin following the close of polls in the first round of the country’s presidential election, marking a pivotal moment in […]
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IGAD Deploys Observers as Djibouti Prepares for April 10 Presidential Election
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has engaged Djibouti’s political and electoral authorities ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for April 10. In a […]
Cameroon Shows Economic Resilience in 2025 Despite Election Disruptions, IMF Warns of 2026 Risks
Cameroon’s economy demonstrated “remarkable resilience” in 2025 despite multiple shocks, including the October 12 presidential election, according to the International Monetary Fund in a report […]
ECOWAS Deploys Long-Term Observer Mission Ahead of Benin Presidential Election
The Economic Community of West African States has authorized the deployment of a long-term election observation mission to Benin ahead of its presidential election scheduled […]
Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso Declares Intention to Seek Another Term
President Denis Sassou Nguesso has announced on Thursday his intention to contest the forthcoming presidential election, positioning himself for another term in office. The declaration […]
Ouattara Sworn In for Fourth Term After Winning 89.77% of Vote
Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara was sworn in on 8 December 2025 before the Constitutional Council in Abidjan, securing a fourth five-year term after winning […]
Guinea-Bissau Counts Votes in High-Stakes Election Marked by Opposition Exclusion
Vote counting is underway in Guinea-Bissau after citizens cast their ballots on Sunday in pivotal presidential and legislative elections, on November 23. President Umaro Sissoco […]
Cameroon’s Opposition Figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary Temporarily Hosted in Gambia
Issa Tchiroma Bakary, Cameroon’s opposition leader and declared runner-up in the recent presidential election, has been in Banjul, Gambia, since November 7th for “humanitarian reasons,” […]
Guinea’s Transition Takes a New Turn as interim president Enters Presidential Race
General Mamadi Doumbouya on Monday formally submitted his candidacy for Guinea’s 28 December presidential election, reversing his earlier pledge not to contest after leading a […]
Paul Biya Secures Eighth Term as Cameroon’s President Amid Protests
Cameroon’s Constitutional Council on Monday has declared President Paul Biya the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing 53.66 percent of the votes to claim […]