2027 presidential election Stories

It's not automatic that we will support Ruto in 2027 - Millie Odhiambo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 02, 2025

Millie Odhiambo reminded observers that all political directions remain open and negotiable, emphasising that future political alliances will depend o...

Cameroon’s Maurice Kamto appeals presidential poll disqualification
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 29, 2025

Cameroon's national electoral body, Elecam, approved only 13 out of the 83 applications, leaving out Maurice Kamto, who was the runner-up in the hotly...

Cameroon’s Maurice Kamto barred from presidential race as Biya seeks to extend 42-year rule
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 27, 2025

Kamto previously contested the presidency under the Cameroon Resistance Movement (CRM), but has not yet publicly commented on his latest disqualificat...

81 candidates apply for Cameroon’s October presidential elections
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 22, 2025

In a statement announcing his candidacy, Biya, who has been in power since 1982, stated that he was responding to numerous calls to throw his hat in t...

Former CJ David Maraga vows to restructure IEBC to empower youth, end vote-buying
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2025

Maraga said Kenya’s political system has locked out many young people from leadership by allowing money to dominate politics.

Raila Odinga says 2027 presidential bid still undecided, focused on strengthening ODM
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Responding to claims that he is straddling the line between government and opposition, Odinga dismissed the suggestions, saying his current political...

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah sworn in as Namibia’s first female president
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 21, 2025

In her inaugural speech, Nandi Ndaitwah recognized the significance of her historic election, emphasizing that Namibians chose her based on her compet...

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.

Namibia extends voting after logistical issues as voters wait in long queues
Amina Wako  |  Nov 28, 2024

SWAPO candidate and current vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah could become Namibia’s first female president,

Mozambique presidential runner-up Mondlane sets conditions for dialogue
Amina Wako  |  Nov 23, 2024

President Nyusi’s proposed meeting, slated for Tuesday, seeks to bring together all presidential candidates to de-escalate tensions.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sworn in for third term
AFP  |  Apr 02, 2024

In power for the past decade, the 69-year-old former army chief is set to remain president until 2030.

Senegal's top court confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye as president-elect
DW News  |  Mar 30, 2024

The election was a peaceful one, with leading opposition figure Faye confirmed as the new president-elect, with more than 50 per cent of the vote.

Ruto, world leaders say ready to work with new Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Jill Namatsi  |  Apr 02, 2024

Kenyan President William Ruto has finally congratulated the Senegalese President, joining African and world leaders in the bid to strengthen relations...

Senegal candidates decry delay in setting new poll date
Agency  |  Feb 22, 2024

The announcement came as the civil society collective Aar Sunu Election (Protect Our Election) said it had organised a new rally for Saturday.

Troubled West African states test fractured regional bloc ECOWAS
Agency  |  Feb 08, 2024

ECOWAS' extraordinary session follows Senegal President Macky Sall's sudden decision to delay elections, just a week after Burkina Faso, Mali and Nige...

Senegal President Macky Sall postpones presidential election
Agency  |  Feb 04, 2024

Sall cited a dispute between the National Assembly and the Constitutional Court over the rejection of candidates.

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