Chad votes for president after three years of military rule
May 6, 2024Polls open at 7am and close at 5pm, with some 8.5 million people registered to vote. Soldiers began early voting on Sunday.
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Chad
2024 Chad Election: What you need to know
May 3, 2024According to the country’s election authority, results are expected to be released two weeks after the election. If there is a se…
Ghana
Empowering Ghanaians for Informed Voting: Penplusbytes Launches Voters’ Compass Project for Ghana Elections 2024
April 30, 2024At the core of the Voters’ Compass project lies a user-friendly, dynamic online platform designed to empower citizens with a deep…
Ghana
Ejisu by-election: Polls open as Ejisu votes for John Kumah's replacement
April 30, 2024Six candidates, including three independent candidates, are vying for the seat declared vacant following the death of the Member …
Ghana
Constituency Watch Series: Lawra Constituency
April 8, 2024Since 1954, the Lawra Constituency has been represented in parliament by different political parties, including the Unity Party (…
Ghana
9 aspirants cleared for NPP parliamentary primary in Ejisu Constituency
April 8, 2024The party has scheduled the election of a Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency for Saturday, April 13, 2024, following th…
Togo
Togo opposition calls for mass protest over legislative elections delay
April 5, 2024The presidency announced Wednesday that more consultations were needed over the reforms and suspended the April 20 legislative an…
Togo
Togo postpones elections after new constitution row
April 5, 2024Opposition parties have rejected the reform, fearing it could let President Faure Gnassingbé stay in power.
Senegal
Senegal’s Faye appoints ally Ousmane Sonko as prime minister
April 3, 2024Speaking after his appointment, Sonko said he would present Faye with a full list of proposed ministerial appointments for his ap…
Senegal
Bassirou Diomaye Faye sworn in as Senegal's new president
April 2, 2024In his first speech as president-elect, Faye promised to fight corruption and reform the economy.
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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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January 15, 2025
Mozambique's Chapo sworn in as president after disputed election
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January 1, 2025
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