Benin's parliamentary elections and Uganda's general elections, both held in January, marked the beginning of a busy and decisive year at ballot boxes across the African continent.

It is going to be a fascinating year for South Africa. We can expect significant developments on economy and politics as the ...

South Africa’s Government of National Unity seems to be more stable since some teething problems have been overcome and ...

The lack of decisive leadership has allowed grassroots movements such as March and March to flourish, which overshadows ...

While protest remains a legitimate democratic tool, it cannot substitute for sustained electoral participation. The 2026 local government elections offer an opportunity to change course – to move ...

The year opened on a strong note for Africa. Climate disasters, regional conflicts, and elections unsettled the continent in multiple ways.

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The latest elections in different African countries have ended with the same outcome: sidelined opposition candidates, disputed results and protests from mostly young voters ...

President Cyril Ramaphosa lectured his African National Congress Party for failing to meet the basic needs of many South Africans as it prepares to face crucial municipal elections within the next ...

The inauguration in January 2025 of John Mahama, Ghana’s president, should in theory have been a showcase of democracy’s enduring health in Africa. Dignitaries from across the continent gathered to ...