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Year of elections: The world chooses its fate
More than two billion people are eligible to make their crosses in the most important election year of our collective democratic history
Pandemic vote: What will the local government elections look like?
Everything you need to know about South Africa’s options for holding municipal polls — and the dangers we face.
Voting sheepishly (but not like a sheep)
We are a deeply unequal society and none of the parties on my ballot papers had convinced me they have a clear plan specifically to tackle inequality
ANC internal polling puts the party at 50% in Gauteng
Support for the ANC in Gauteng in the last two elections declined significantly
Last day of campaigning in Nigeria before polls
Muhammadu Buhari is seeking a second term but is facing a strong challenge from Atiku Abubakar who has campaigned largely against his record in office