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Former DP Gachagua accuses Ruto of intentionally sabotaging reconstitution of IEBC ahead of 2027 polls
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 13, 2025

Gachagua said some leaders had lost the moral authority to call out bad behaviour due to their repeated vulgar statements in public platforms.

ODM decries impact of delays in appointing IEBC selection panel as wait for by-elections continues
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 11, 2025

The delay has hindered the recruitment of the seven commissioners essential for facilitating elections across the country.

ODM reviews 41 appeals from grassroots elections, six to proceed to Appeals Committee
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

Sifuna further clarified that the remaining 35 appeals were dismissed for lack of substantial evidence to support the claims made.

IEBC calls for swift justice after senior official killed in brutal robbery attack in Mombasa
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 06, 2025

The IEBC described the incident as a heinous act and called on security agencies to expedite investigations and apprehend the perpetrators.

Salva Kirr calls for unity in South Sudan, urges opposition to return to Nairobi Tumaini Initiative peace talks
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 02, 2025

The peace process, which stalled due to political disagreements, will resume on January 7, 2025.

Bill seeks to simplify MCA election disputes with final appeals at high court
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 30, 2024

The move is part of efforts to address concerns over delays and confusion in the election dispute process.

Chad goes to polls as opposition urges boycott over fraud allegations
DW News  |  Dec 29, 2024

The vote is being held amid security challenges due to Boko Haram attacks.

New Bill proposes independent post-poll reviews of electoral processes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 29, 2024

The proposed legislation seeks to transfer the role from IEBC to an external firm, which would submit its findings to Parliament within 90 days of its...

Somali lawmakers condemn flight ban to Jubaland, term it unconstitutional
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 26, 2024

The lawmakers specifically warned the Federal Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation and SCAA who are both responsible for civil aviation matters in...

Mozambique prison riot leaves 33 dead as civil unrest grips country
Reuters  |  Dec 26, 2024

Prior to Tuesday, civil society monitoring group Plataforma Decide said at least 130 people have been killed in clashes with police since the unrest s...

New Mogadishu Mayor plans to hold first civic elections next year
Hassan Mohamed  |  Dec 22, 2024

Successfully holding civic elections in Mogadishu would be a landmark achievement, especially given the city’s turbulent history.

Infotrak: Many Kenyans feel elections are rigged in favour of gov't-backed candidates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2024

The findings highlight critical concerns about governance and democracy in Kenya, highlighting the need for urgent reforms to strengthen public trust...

41% of Kenyans can’t register to vote due to lack of ID cards- report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2024

The findings come as the government urges Kenyans to collect their national identification cards, many of which remain idle at Huduma Centres.

Over half of Kenyans lack confidence in IEBC, Infotrak survey shows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2024

Regionally, the survey found Nairobi and Nyanza led in distrust toward the IEBC, with 59 per cent of respondents in each region expressing scepticism.

Women in Botswana make up 54% of voters, but less than 10% of parliament: political parties can change that
The Conversation  |  Dec 15, 2024

In some countries, political parties voluntarily adopt rules and regulations to promote gender equality and women’s participation.

Lawyer seeks to block state spending on Raila’s AUC bid
Amina Wako  |  Dec 11, 2024

Suyianka, together with the African Centre for Peace and Human Rights, argues that the expenditure violates constitutional provisions on financial acc...

Zambia's ex-president Edgar Lungu barred from seeking re-election
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 10, 2024

Lungu's legal challenges came after he was selected by the opposition Tonse Alliance last month to be its candidate for the 2026 elections, despite a...

Ghana's former president John Dramani Mahama's comeback sparks hope for future
DW News  |  Dec 10, 2024

His supporters hope he will bring stability to the north, while detractors remember power cuts and financial problems.

Ghana’s President John Mahama makes a comeback – what lies ahead
The Conversation  |  Dec 10, 2024

Mahama’s 2024 victory gives him a chance to repair his legacy as the only president to have been voted out after one term.

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