Mali’s constitutional court rejects opposition appeal
Cheick Modibo Diarra, the unsuccessful presidential candidate in Mali’s first round elections says he will not instruct his supporters on who to vote for in the … source
Mali opposition says poll set for run-off, incumbent president claims lead
The main opposition candidate in Mali’s presidential election Soumaila Cisse said Monday that the poll would go to a run-off. Cisse’s campaign director, Tiebele … source
African elections: the cost of democracy [The Morning Call]
Africa is paying expensively to democratize. As states look to reap the benefits of democracy such as stability, economic growth and investment and better lives … source
Zimbabwe’s youth hope election outcome will end biting unemployment
As Zimbabweans head to the polls on Monday, the youth will be hoping a definite change from the Robert Mugabe era will mark a change in a country where ……
Exiled Congolese politician Moise Katumbi holds peaceful rally via video link
Exiled opposition leader Moise Katumbi used a video link on Saturday to address thousands of opponents of President Joseph Kabila ahead of a December … source
Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa tells investors ZANU-PF will remain in power
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa told foreign investors on Friday that his ruling ZANU-PF party would still be in power after the July elections and … source
Nigeria’s ruling party APC splits, new faction emerges [The Morning Call]
The hopes of Nigeria’s ruling party the All progressives Congress (APC) of securing a second term in the 2019 general elections may have been threatened. source
Mali president confirms he will seek second term in July 2018 polls
Mali’s President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita announced on state TV on Monday that he would run for re-election in a poll scheduled for the end of July. Keita, 73 … source
Liberia’s Nimba precincts vote today ahead of run-off declaration
Liberia’s National Elections Commission (NEC) confirmed on Monday that two polling stations in the Nimba county would be voting today. Voting in the area … source
Kenya opposition postpones Odinga’s December 12 swearing in
Kenya’s main opposition coalition, the National Super Alliance (NASA) has announced a postponement of the swearing-in ceremony of its leader Raila Odinga … source