Burundi police threaten opposition to constitution change
Police in Burundi have threatened to arrest anyone campaigning prematurely against a referendum to revise the constitution, which if passed could allow … source
Counting underway after Zimbabwe polls, turnout put at 75%
Counting began in Zimbabwe on Monday in the first election since the removal of former president Robert Mugabe, a watershed vote that could pull a pariah … source
U.S sanctions still hang over Zimbabwe
The United States of America has maintained travel and financial sanctions on Zimbabwe’s senior ruling party officials, including President Emmerson … source
Zimbabwe gov’t warns opposition over declaring early win
Zimbabwe’s ruling party has been angered by the opposition’s early victory claim in the July 30th presidential elections. The opposition on Tuesday stated that … source
Zimbabwe: Chamisa to pursue legal challenge over presidential poll results
Zimbabwe opposition leader Nelson Chamisa said on Friday that he would pursue all legal and constitutional means of challenging this week’s presidential … source
Mauritania: Voting underway in general elections
With presidential election scheduled for next year, Mauritanians went to the polls on Saturday to vote in the country’s legislative, regional and local elections. source
DR Congo bars Pierre-Bemba from presidential ballot
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Independent National Electoral Commission, CENI, has excluded opposition leader Jean-Pierre Bemba from a preliminary … source
Malians eagerly await Sunday’s run-off poll
Malians await results of Sunday’s presidential election run-off which was characterized by violence, amidst accusations of fraud by the opposition candidate, … source
Mali presidential runoff: Vote counting underway [The Morning Call]
Malians went the polls on Sunday August 12, 2018 in the presidential runoff that observers say was mostly peaceful though voter turnout was relatively low. source
Zimbabweans ready to vote in landmark presidential poll on Monday
Zimbabweans are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to cast their ballots on Monday in what will be the first election to be held in the country since the resignation … source