Beyond West Africa|Election

Equatorial Guinea has closed all its land borders for an indefinite period. The authorities say they want to avoid the infiltration of groups that can try to destabilize the presidential campaign launch on November 3.  

South Sudan has never conducted an election since becoming independent in 2011 and polls expected next year are looking in doubt. The 2018 peace deal that ended a five-year civil war says a vote should be held at the end…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the appointment of the electoral chief Denis Kadima has attracted opposition mainly from religious groups and other opposition parties. Congo's constitutional court on Tuesday swore in the electoral commission chief amid controversy over his…

Hakainde Hichilema Zambia’s president elect  today took the oath of office after his victory in the August 12 presidential poll. Hichilema was one among the 14 candidates in the race. He however emerged winner after securing more than 2.8 million…

A number of African leaders are expected in Zambia today, Monday, for the swearing in ceremony of the country’s president-elect Hakainde Hichilema. The Electoral Commission declared Hichilema, 59, winner of the August 12 presidential election after securing 2.8 million votes…

Ethiopia has again delayed its national election after some opposition parties said they wouldn’t take part and as conflict in the country’s Tigray region means no vote is being held there. The delay further complicates The head of the national…

Nearly 2.5 million voters went to polls on Sunday in Congo Brazzaville to elect a new leader. The 2021 race has incumbent president Denis Sassou Nguesso contesting the presidency alongside six other opponents. Sassou Nguesso, now 71, has been at…

Central African Republic went to the polls on Sunday amid heavy security presence in a second round of parliamentary elections. Recall CAR’s elections in December were marred by violence from rebel groups present in the country. According to the electoral…

The US has imposed visa restrictions on Tanzanian officials it says were responsible for undermining the general elections last October. The outgoing Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo, said those targeted subverted the electoral process and violated human rights. He said…

Uganda has banned social media and messaging apps two days ahead of a presidential election pitting Yoweri Museveni, one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, against opposition frontrunner Bobi Wine, a popular singer. Users complained on Tuesday that they were unable to…

Ugandan police said Thursday they prevented popular singer Bobi Wine, one of the frontrunners in the January 14 presidential election, from gathering his supporters, citing health regulations regarding Covid-19, but denied arresting him. However, the police said he is "currently…

Counting is underway in the Central African Republic (CAR) following voting on Sunday. The vote was overshadowed by violence between government and rebel forces. President Faustin-Archange Touadera is seeking a second term and has accused his predecessor, François Bozizé, of…