Chad: arrest of several opposition leaders, activists
The Chadian Ministry of the Interior announced the arrest of several opposition party leaders and activists who were preparing to disrupt next Sunday’s presidential election. […]
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Presidential election in Niger: AU observation mission welcomes ballot with satisfaction
While Nigeriens are awaiting the full results of the presidential and legislative elections on Sunday, December 27, observers deployed on Election Day report their findings. […]
CAR: The authorities are determined to hold the vote on the scheduled date with the support of France
D-3 before the date of the presidential and legislative elections in the Central African Republic. The authorities are determined to hold the vote on the […]
Wife of Tunisia’s late president Essebsi dies on election day
The wife of Tunisia’s late president, Beji Caid Essebsi, died on Sunday, as voters in the North African nation were electing his successor. Chadlia Farhat, […]
Mauritania’s presidential election set for June 22
Mauritania will hold elections to elect a new president on Saturday, June 22, 2019, according to a decree signed by President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz. […]
Senegal’s Macky Sall, candidate for second presidential term
Senegalese President Macky Sall has been announced as candidate of the ruling coalition for the 2019 presidential elections in the West African nation At a […]
Mali: 24 candidates vying for presidential office
More than eight million Malians went to the polls Sunday to choose their president among 24 candidates, including outgoing President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and opposition […]
Cameroon sets presidential elections for October 7
Presidential election will be held on October 7 in Cameroon, according to a presidential decree released by President Paul Biya on Monday. Paul Biya, 84, […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Towards a coalition of six political parties ahead of 2020 presidential elections
Ivorian head of state Alassane Ouattara on Tuesday agreed with opposition leader and former president, Henri Konan Bédié (HKB), to form a coalition of six […]
Egypt to hold presidential elections in March
Egyptians will vote in a new presidential election in March, as incumbent AbdelFattah al-Sisi is yet to announce his candidacy and as the former Prime […]