Zimbabwe elections Stories

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa dismisses call to extend his tenure
Amina Wako  |  Feb 18, 2025

His remarks come amid growing calls within Zanu-PF to amend the constitution to allow him to remain in power until 2030.

UDA to hold second phase of grassroots elections in April 2025
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

Elections in the remaining counties of Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Isiolo, Taita Taveta, Kwale, Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, and Tana River will be h...

Modi's party wins election in New Delhi after 27 years out of power
Reuters  |  Feb 09, 2025

Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party won 48 of the 70 seats in the Delhi capital district.

IEBC selection panel urged to prioritise public interest, resist undue influence
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

The CJ highlighted the importance of their role in strengthening Kenya’s democracy and safeguarding the credibility of future elections.

Karua says Sh1,000 ID fee will hinder jobless youths' participation in 2027 polls
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

Karua also criticised the President for what she termed as a disregard for the Constitution he swore to protect.

Tundu Lissu: Tanzania President Samia Suluhu's likely challenger in October polls
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 23, 2025

In October, Chadema will get another opportunity when Tanzanian voters go to the polls to elect their president and members of parliament.

Djibouti's Foreign Minister refutes claims of stepping down in African Union Commission race
Mary Wambui  |  Jan 22, 2025

Mahmoud is scheduled to travel to Tanzania tomorrow and later to Senegal, where he shall be seeking support for his bid.

Somalia's ex-President Mohamed Farmaajo warns of political instability, urges dialogue to address political tensions
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 21, 2025

The former President highlighted the dangers of unilateral actions, particularly in relation to constitutional amendments and electoral processes.

Tanzania’s CCM endorses Samia and Zanzibar’s Hussein as presidential candidates for October elections
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 20, 2025

Samia, Tanzania's first female president, named Chama Cha Mapinduzi Secretary-General Emmanuel Nchimbi as her running mate for the upcoming elections.

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...

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