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Elections

Tanzanians go to the polls with unresolved constitutional reforms
Africa
/ 27 September 2025

Tanzanians go to the polls with unresolved constitutional reforms

Government critics abducted, the main opposition leader detained and the presidential candidate for the second largest opposition party disqualified indicate a government crackdown before the election

By Mnaku Mbani
‘A new Uganda’ is not Bobi Wine’s personal project; it’s that of all Ugandans seeking change
Opinion
/ 26 September 2025

‘A new Uganda’ is not Bobi Wine’s personal project; it’s that of all Ugandans seeking change

The leader of the National Unity Platform party and presidential candidate has started his campaign for the 12 January 2026 general elections

By Robert Kigongo
Your choice: Candidate or party?
Thought Leader
/ 17 September 2025

Your choice: Candidate or party?

A new South African electoral system will be chosen by parties. Guess who will benefit?

By Ken Robinson
Zambia’s 2026 election: How Hichilema is tilting the playing field against opponents
Thought Leader
/ 15 September 2025

Zambia’s 2026 election: How Hichilema is tilting the playing field against opponents

As President Hakainde Hichilema lays his groundwork for Zambia’s 2026 election, a disputed outcome appears almost inevitable

By Sishuwa Sishuwa
Malawi’s election is one of survival
Opinion
/ 11 September 2025

Malawi’s election is one of survival

The country has a collapsing currency and public sector, widespread hunger and corruption linked to the police, military and presidency

By Collins Mtika
 Kenya: A president under siege
Opinion
/ 6 September 2025

 Kenya: A president under siege

The president has turned to football to regain the trust of young people as he faces discontent over taxes and unfulfilled promises ahead of the 2027 election

By Jim Onyango
Bye-bye Arusha Accords as Burundi solidifies one-party rule
Thought Leader
/ 2 September 2025

Bye-bye Arusha Accords as Burundi solidifies one-party rule

Burundi is not the only authoritarian country in the region. Tanzania is restricting the opposition, media and civil society, while Rwanda controls any dissent

By Antoine Kaburahe & Lewis Mudge
Paul Biya’s presidential candidacy a crisis of democracy in Cameroon
Thought Leader
/ 22 July 2025

Paul Biya’s presidential candidacy a crisis of democracy in Cameroon

What is needed is a rethinking of leadership, a redistribution of political power and inclusive and accountable governance

By Helen C Folefac & Tinashe Sithole
11 July 2025
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Zanzibar’s elections need robust regional and international observer missions
Thought Leader
/ 8 July 2025

Zanzibar’s elections need robust regional and international observer missions

In past elections results were tampered with and reversed, ballot boxes were seized and results cancelled in key constituencies, and voters ID’s have been withheld, which means they cannot vote

By Ismail Jussa
4 July 2025
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/ 4 July 2025

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27 June 2025
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20 June 2025
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Does Africa’s supposed digital disadvantage protect it from election interference?
Thought Leader
/ 19 June 2025

Does Africa’s supposed digital disadvantage protect it from election interference?

Data analytics and strategic manipulation have become the new tools in today’s politics, even in Africa

By Thuto Khumalo & Mihle Kambula
13 June 2025
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6 June 2025
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30 May 2025
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23 May 2025
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17 May 2025
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2 May 2025
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Right of reply: A reformist leader must reform
Opinion
/ 30 April 2025

Right of reply: A reformist leader must reform

Millions of Zambians regularly exercise their democratic right at the ballot box

By Whitney Mulobela
25 April 2025
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11 April 2025
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28 March 2025
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Mr President, the people have not agreed to amend Zambia’s Constitution ahead of the 2026 elections
Opinion
/ 22 March 2025

Mr President, the people have not agreed to amend Zambia’s Constitution ahead of the 2026 elections

Hakainde Hichilema knows he needs to scrap the 50+1 clause in the Constitution if he is to be reelected

By Aaron Ng’ambi
20 March 2025
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14 March 2025
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Budget deadlock threatens governance stability, small parties warn
Politics
/ 12 March 2025

Budget deadlock threatens governance stability, small parties warn

Members of the government of national unity and opposition parties have raised concerns that the ongoing impasse between the ANC and DA could trigger the need for fresh elections

By Mandisa Nyathi
7 March 2025
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