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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Somaliland: Election Day to test democracy in a tense climate
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 1.2 million voters in Somaliland head to the polls, marking the fourth time that residents of this self-proclaimed Republic directly […]
Gambian Lawmakers Back Maintaining FGM Ban Amid Decriminalization Debate
Gambian lawmakers have endorsed recommendations to uphold the country’s ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), setting the stage for a crucial vote later this month. […]
People with disabilities complain about inaccessible voter registration in Mozambique
The Forum of Mozambican Associations of People with Disabilities complains of exclusion in the voter registration process because of the placement of registration posts in […]
Washington sanctions Nigerian officials accused of undermining democracy
The United States on Monday imposed visa restrictions on several Nigerian officials accused of trying to undermine the February 25 presidential election. “These individuals have […]
Angola: Teachers vote for moratorium on their strike
Angolan teachers decided to agree on a 13-day moratorium in order to respond to the demands contained in their demand booklet. With this moratorium, the […]
Teodoro Obiang reelected with 94.9 percent of votes
Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang won the presidential election, with 405,910 of 411,081 votes, or 94.9 percent, the National Electoral Board announced last Saturday, so […]
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. […]
Internet shut down as DRC counts vote in presidential polls
Democratic Republic of Congo’s government has cut internet connections and SMS services across the country as it awaited results from a “chaotic” presidential election. The […]
Ex-president Rajoelina wins Madagascar vote
Madagascar’s former president Andry Rajoelina has won the country’s presidential run-off vote, electoral commission said. The former leader gained 56% of votes to defeat another […]