Cape Verde

Cape Verde sets first-round presidential vote for November 15

Praia –  Cape Verde’s president on Monday announced that the country’s first-round presidential elections will take place on November... Read more

20 Jan

Countries

Uganda president says opposition ‘terrorists’ in victory speech

Kampala –  Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, fresh from winning a seventh term at age 81, said Sunday that the... Read more

19 Jan

Countries

Polls close in Uganda after delays, internet blackout

Kampala –  Polls closed in Uganda on Thursday after a chaotic day of voting that took place under an... Read more

16 Jan

Countries

Honduras electoral authorities reject vote recount

Tegucigalpa – Honduras electoral authorities rejected Monday an order by the outgoing president to recount November’s election won by... Read more

13 Jan

Benin

Benin holds elections a month after foiled coup

Cotonou –  Benin on Sunday held parliamentary and local elections that are expected to see the ruling coalition of... Read more

12 Jan

Countries

Political partnership under spotlight as SACP goes it alone, ANC responds

Cape Town – The African National Congress (ANC) has stressed that its long-standing alliance with the South African Communist... Read more

9 Jan

Central African Republic

Central African Republic opposition leader condemns election ‘fraud’

Bangui – Opposition leader Anicet-George Dologuele on Wednesday said official election results in the Central African Republic showing Faustin-Archange... Read more

8 Jan

Countries

Ugandan opposition faces ‘brutal repression’ before election: Amnesty

Nairobi –  Amnesty International said Monday that Ugandan security forces have used torture and arbitrary arrests to intimidate the... Read more

5 Jan

Countries

Guinea’s Supreme Court validates Mamady Doumbouya’s election victory

Conakry –  Guinea’s Supreme Court on Sunday validated an overwhelming presidential election victory for junta chief Mamady Doumbouya, crediting... Read more

5 Jan

congo

Congo president to stand for re-election in 2026

Brazzaville – Congo’s President Denis Sassou Nguesso will stand for re-election in March next year, his party said on... Read more

31 Dec, 2025