Malians adopt electoral calendar ahead of ECOWAS summit
The Malian government has adopted a transitional electoral timetable three days before a summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) which is […]
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Egypt: Security forces round up several regime critics
In Egypt, prominent political activists and opposition figures have been arrested on Thursday after they called for a referendum on Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s government. The […]
Campaigning kicks off in Burundi for May 17 referendum
In Burundi, twenty-six parties, most of them aligned with the ruling CNDD-FDD party, on Tuesday, launched the official campaign for a referendum on constitutional change. […]
DRC: Botswana’s new leader urges Kabila not to run for election again
Botswana’s new leader has urged DRC President Joseph Kabila not to stand for re-election in the presidential poll expected this year. The election – now […]
Burundi seeks $45 million from citizens to fund 2020 election
Burundi’s government has started a fundraising to raise money for an election in 2020. The move is presented by the government as an alternative plan […]
Mauritania: Jailed ex-senator Ould Ghadda rejects bail, calls for fair trial
Jailed Mauritanian former senator and senior opposition figure Mohamed Ould Ghadda said he will not accept any idea of temporary release. Mohamed Ould Ghadda who […]
Mauritania votes ‘YES’ to abolish senate
Mauritanians voted in a referendum for abolishing the Senate and changing the national flag of the West African nation, the electoral commission said. On a […]
Paul Kagame unveils exit plan
Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Monday told Paris-based magazine Jeune Afrique in an extensive interview that he would step down after the next elections. Kagame, […]
Rwanda: green party leader to challenge Kagame in August polls
Rwanda’s opposition leader Frank Habineza this weekend said he would challenge incumbent President Paul Kagame in the August-scheduled presidential election. Rwandans have voted in a […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Legislative Elections Campaign Begins
Campaigning began this weekend for the legislative elections in Côte d’Ivoire where some 1,337 candidates are vying for a seat in the 255-member National Assembly. […]