elections

Ivory Coast set to vote in high-stakes election as Ouattara bids for fourth term

Ethiopia Schedules June 2026 General Election amid rising opposition concerns

The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) released a draft timeline, noting that pre-election preparations will begin on October 30, 2025, but acknowledged that the schedule could change following consulta...

Uganda schedules January 15 polls as Museveni seeks another term

Museveni, 80, who has led Uganda since 1986, aims to extend his presidency toward nearly 50 years. His administration has amended the constitution twice, first eliminating term limits and later removing the age...

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, eyes record eighth term

Biya’s bid for another term has stirred both fatigue and frustration among many Cameroonians, especially the youth, who have known no other president in their lifetime.

Wanjigi calls for issue-focused politics ahead of elections

Wanjigi reflected on Kenya’s political landscape, noting that the first genuine two-party presidential race occurred in 2017, a contrast to earlier contests which involved multiple smaller players, often focuse...

Fate of 27 constituencies hangs as IEBC shelves review before elections

The law requires the review to be undertaken at least once every eight years and not later than the twelfth year. The deadline passed in March 2024, leaving the commission out of time.

Museveni confirms 2026 will be his final presidential race

The 80-year-old leader, who has been in power since 1986, is seeking a seventh term that would stretch his leadership to nearly half a century.

SUPKEM members demand fresh elections as protests rock leadership

The standoff has sparked protests outside the council’s headquarters in Nairobi, with members calling for the resignation of national chairperson Hassan ole Naado.

Malawi set for high-stakes election as Chakwera and Mutharika clash again

The vote comes after years of economic hardship, devastating natural disasters, and the sudden death of the nation’s vice-president, leaving the political environment charged with uncertainty.

Raila: Let Kenyans vote with ID cards, not flawed registers

The ODM leader maintained that the requirement for separate voter cards locks out many eligible voters, especially in marginalised areas.

Maraga to run 2027 campaign on public donations, rejects money politics

The former Chief Justice blamed President William Ruto’s administration for failing to address key economic and governance issues and said Kenya’s situation had worsened since the last election.

Kindiki tells IEBC to begin work immediately as 2027 polls near

He noted that while the commission is now expected to handle electoral matters, the Kenya Kwanza administration remains focused on delivering development