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Elections

Covers national, regional, and local elections across Africa, including campaigns, results, voter issues and electoral reforms.

Hakainde Hichilema Wins Second Term as Zambia’s President with 61.4% of the Vote

Hakainde Hichilema Wins Second Term as Zambia’s President with 61.4% of the Vote

Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second five-year term as Zambia’s president with 61.4% of the vote, giving him a stro...

By Rodah Muchembi 1 month ago
Zambia Resumes Vote Counting After Election Violence
Presidential Elections

Zambia Resumes Vote Counting After Election Violence

Zambia's Electoral Commission has resumed counting and the announcement of results from its general elections after a dr...

By James A. Abi 1 month ago
Zambia Suspends Vote Count Amid Violence and Ballot Theft
Election Results

Zambia Suspends Vote Count Amid Violence and Ballot Theft

Prior to the suspension, the electoral commission intended to declare the presidential winner within 72 hours of polls c...

By Caleb Koyo 1 month ago
How Elections Work in Kenya: From the Ballot Paper to the Declaration of a Winner
Political Campaigns

How Elections Work in Kenya: From the Ballot Paper to the Declaration of a Winner

On election day, the process can look deceptively simple. A voter walks into a polling station, identifies themselves, r...

By Rodah Muchembi 1 month ago
South Africa's 2026 Local Government Elections: Key Dates and What to Expect
Voting & Registration

South Africa's 2026 Local Government Elections: Key Dates and What to Expect

South Africa is officially heading to the polls on 4 November 2026, with Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs ...

By James A. Abi 1 month ago
Zambia Election: Rights Concerns and Calls for Peace Cast Shadow Over Thursday's Vote
Presidential Elections

Zambia Election: Rights Concerns and Calls for Peace Cast Shadow Over Thursday's Vote

As Zambia prepares to hold its general election on Thursday, August 13, growing attention is turning beyond the presiden...

By Wambua Kiseli 1 month ago
The Price of Democracy: Why Kenya’s 2027 Election Could Cost KSh 63.95 Billion (about US$460–490 Million)
Presidential Elections

The Price of Democracy: Why Kenya’s 2027 Election Could Cost KSh 63.95 Billion (about US$460–490 Million)

The upcoming August 2027 General Election is projected to be the most expensive election in Kenya’s history. The Indep...

By Caleb Koyo 1 month ago