Govt mulls single election for South Africa

The government is "seriously exploring the need" to have a single election for national, provincial and local government, President Jacob Zuma says.

Mugabe's party ready to bury 'western NGO, the MDC'

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's party was on Saturday set to back his push for elections in the country early next year.

UN council backs Ouattara in Côte d'Ivoire election

The United Nations Security Council on Wednesday backed Alassane Ouattara as the winner of Côte d'Ivoire's disputed November 28 presidential election.

Mbeki arrives to mediate in Côte d'Ivoire

Airport sources said Thabo Mbeki arrived on Sunday in Abidjan on an emergency mission to mediate after Côte d'Ivoire's disputed presidential election.

Burma election losers attract new supporters

Burma opposition parties were heartened by an upsurge in applications for party membership, even though they won a few seats in November's elections.

Burma poll holds little promise

New electoral laws exclude iconic democracy activist Aung San Suu Kyi by barring anybody serving a ­custodial sentence.

Photo finish for Aussie election

With polling day on Saturday, Australia's first woman prime minister is working overtime to overcome a strong challenge for her opposer.

Kenya's political giants face off over new constitution

One is 78 years old and desperately trying to salvage his legacy. The other is 85 and past caring:Kenya's president, Mwai Kibaki, and his predecessor.

Poll no challenge to upbeat Kagame

Rwandans go to the polls on Monday to return to power what many analysts describe as a "minority ethnic dictatorship" lorded over by Paul Kagame.

Guinea counts votes with relief after peaceful election

Guinea's first free election since independence was met with praise and relief on Tuesday, but observers warned the days to come were crucial.

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