Election Archives

Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar Resigns Ahead of 2027 Elections

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has resigned from his position following a directive by President Bola Tinubu requiring political appointees with electoral ambitions to step down ahead of…

Africa News Now March 31, 2026

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Akufo-Addo to Lead ECOWAS Election Mission for Benin Presidential Poll

Former Ghanaian president Nana Akufo-Addo has been appointed to lead an election observation mission by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for Benin’s upcoming presidential election on April…

Africa News Now March 30, 2026

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Benin Opposition Declines to Back Candidate Ahead of Presidential Vote

Benin’s main opposition party, The Democrats, has announced it will not endorse any candidate in the upcoming presidential election scheduled for April 12. The decision follows the disqualification of the…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Wadagni Emerges Front-Runner For Benin Election as Talon Steps Down

Benin’s 2026 presidential race is already taking shape, with Romuald Wadagni widely seen as the frontrunner even before the official campaign begins. The 49-year-old, who has served as finance minister…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

Central Africa

Congo Heads to Presidential Polls as Sassou Nguesso Seeks Another Term

Campaign posters and banners have filled the streets of Brazzaville ahead of Sunday’s presidential election in Republic of the Congo, where about 2.6 million registered voters are expected to cast…

Africa News Now March 12, 2026

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ECOWAS Begins Pre-Election Assessment Mission in Cabo Verde Ahead of 2026 Polls

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a pre-electoral fact-finding mission in Cabo Verde as the island nation prepares for its 2026 legislative and presidential elections. The…

Africa News Now March 4, 2026

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Sassou Nguesso Launches Re-Election Bid as Congo Campaign Raises Transparency Concerns

Campaigning is under way in the Republic of Congo ahead of the March 15 presidential election, with incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso seeking to extend a rule that has spanned more…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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Nigeria Sets February 20, 2027 Presidential Election Date

Nigeria’s electoral commission announced on Friday that the country’s next presidential election will be held on February 20, 2027, with national and state legislative elections conducted on a staggered timetable.…

Africa News Now February 13, 2026

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Nigeria Approves Live Electronic Publication of Election Results Amid Transparency Concerns

In a sudden reversal, Nigerian lawmakers have approved the live electronic publication of election results, following widespread public outrage. Last week, the Senate rejected a proposal requiring polling units to…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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Museveni Rallies Supporters in Kampala as Uganda Heads to Tense Election

Thousands of supporters gathered in Kampala on Tuesday for President Yoweri Museveni’s final campaign rally ahead of Uganda’s general election on Thursday, closing a bruising campaign marked by heavy security…

Africa News Now January 14, 2026

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Bobi Wine Threatens Mass Protests Ahead of Uganda’s Presidential Election

Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine has warned of mass demonstrations if President Yoweri Museveni manipulates Thursday’s presidential election, as over 20 million citizens prepare to vote. Speaking to AFP, Wine…

Africa News Now January 13, 2026