Africa

President William Ruto has extended his congratulations to Uganda’s President-elect Yoweri Museveni following the announcement of his re-election on 17 January 2026. In a formal message, Ruto highlighted that the results reflect the trust Ugandans place in Museveni’s leadership and the confidence enjoyed by his National Resistance Movement (NRM) party. …

Bobi Wine has rejected the provisional election results released in Uganda, arguing that the Electoral Commission chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, lacks the mandate to announce such figures. His remarks come as vote counting continues after the recent national elections. In a post on social media, Wine said the commission chairperson …

By: AFP Ugandans went to the polls on Thursday under a government-imposed internet shutdown and a heavy police and military presence, as President Yoweri Museveni sought to extend his 40-year rule. The Daily Monitor advised citizens on “election-proofing” their homes, reflecting widespread fears of unrest in a country long accustomed …

As the official campaign period concludes at midnight, candidates vying in Thursday’s by-election are making their final appeals to voters following weeks of door-to-door outreach, town hall meetings, and public debates. Across the constituency, campaign teams from UDA and the United Opposition are stepping up efforts to mobilize supporters and …

Tanzania’s electoral commission has declared President Samia Suluhu Hassan the winner of Wednesday’s general election, securing nearly 98 percent of the vote and extending her leadership under the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party for another five years. However, the landslide victory has been marred by reports of widespread violence …

Tanzanians are voting today in the General Elections of the United Republic of Tanzania, where President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party is expected to defend her position for another five-year term. It is the seventh election since the restoration of the multi-party system in …

Former Malawi President Peter Mutharika has surged ahead in the country’s presidential election, with provisional results from two-thirds of districts showing him in a commanding position. The 85-year-old has so far secured about 66% of valid votes, while incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, 70, trails with roughly 24%. Notably, Mutharika is …

Tanzania will hold its general elections on October 29, as announced by the country’s Electoral Commission Chair, Court of Appeal Judge Jacobs Mwambegele, during a briefing in Dodoma. Mwambegele stated that the official campaign period will run from August 28 to October 27, ahead of the polls. The voter register …

Jessica Magufuli, the daughter of Tanzania’s late President John Pombe Magufuli, has officially entered the race for a parliamentary seat, marking her debut into national politics. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel On June 28, 2025, Jessica received her nomination forms to contest for the seat under the youth …

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has formally announced his bid for a seventh term in office, reaffirming his hold on power despite mounting pressure for him to step down. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Museveni, who has ruled Uganda since 1986, made the declaration on Friday after collecting nomination …