Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected South African president
June 14, 2024The new government of national unity combines Mr Ramaphosa's ANC, the centre-right Democratic Alliance (DA) and smaller parties.
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Ghana
Constituency Watch Episode 4: Navrongo Central Constituency
June 6, 2024The Navrongo Central Constituency is one of the key battlegrounds in the Upper East Region.
South Africa
The ANC party that freed South Africa from apartheid loses its 30-year majority in landmark election
June 1, 2024The ANC has seen a steady decline in its support over the last 20 years, but by around three to five percentage points each elect…
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso junta extends its transition term by 5 years
May 31, 2024The military leader of Burkina Faso will remain in office for another five years following the signing of a new charter after nat…
South Africa
South Africa heading for 'coalition' as partial election results have ANC under 50%
May 31, 2024The leader of South Africa's main opposition party said he was open to working with the ANC, although he would have to first spea…
South Africa
South Africans go to the polls
May 29, 2024For months, polls have shown the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party could lose its majority for the first time since Ne…
South Africa
South Africa General Elections: All you need to know
May 28, 2024Polls have shown that this election will be the toughest yet for the ANC and its current leader, President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Chad
Chad opposition leader Masra files challenge against presidential election result
May 13, 2024He shared a copy of a receipt showing that documents had been filed with the council, which an opposition official close to Masra…
Chad
Chad army deploys in force after junta leader Déby is elected president
May 10, 2024AFP reporters said the number of troops on the streets Friday appeared considerably larger than after previous elections.
Chad
Chad declares interim president Deby winner of disputed vote
May 10, 2024National Election Management Agency chief Ahmed Bartichet said Deby had secured 61.3% of the vote - comfortably over the 50% need…
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June 11, 2025
5 Ways AI is Boosting Citizen Engagement in Africa’s Democracies
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May 10, 2025
Mahama Government Scores 76% on 120-Day Social Contract Scorecard – New Penplusbytes Report Reveals
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April 16, 2025
Gabon coup leader wins election by huge margin
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February 24, 2025
2024: Reflecting on Africa’s Year of Elections and the Role of Technology
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February 18, 2025
Togo's ruling party secures senate victory amid controversial constitutional reforms
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