By MOSES K. GAHIGI The three candidates in the race for Rwanda’s presidency have started their campaigns, as momentum picks...
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Tanzania civic polls: Roles of state and electoral body come under scrutiny
By BOB KARASHANI Tanzania has formally kicked off its preparations for local government elections in late October or early November,...
Tanzania new parties cry foul over registration delays as polls near
By BOB KARASHANI By EMMANUEL ONYANGO As Tanzania braces for civic elections in five months and a general election next...
South African polls: ANC is weaker, opposition fragmented
By PETER DUBE With unemployment, power outages, and crime spiralling out of control, South Africa, one of Africa’s most affluent and influential nations, faces a...
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls for national polls for July 4
By REUTERS British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election for July 4 on Wednesday, saying Britons would be...
US at odds with African Union over Chad’s disputed polls
By NDI EUGENE NDI The African Union and the United States are finding themselves at odds with how they deal...
South Africa to hold national, provincial polls on May 29
By REUTERS South Africa will hold national and provincial elections on May 29, President Cyril Ramaphosa’s office said on Tuesday....
Senegal President Macky Sall postpones presidential polls
By REUTERS Senegal’s President Macky Sall on Saturday announced the postponement of the presidential election originally scheduled for February 25. Senegal’s...
Senegal readies for February presidential polls
By AFP Under the watchful eye of the international community, Senegal — often held up as a bastion of stability...
Africa democracy put to test as states head to polls
There are fears of voter apathy and violence as some African leaders rarely allow a fair competition.