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President Uhuru Kenyatta, leading the African Union Election Observation Mission in South Africa, convened with the nation’s security officials on Monday, in anticipation of Wednesday’s General Elections. ALSO READ: Taxman Extends Hours for Tax Returns Until June 30 The security personnel, comprising members of the National Operational and Intelligent Structure, …

The African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) has arrived in South Africa ahead of the 29 May 2024 General Elections. At the invitation of the Government of South Africa and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, approved the …

By: AFP Joseph Boakai is poised to take the presidential oath in Liberia on Monday, marking his electoral triumph over former football star George Weah. Boakai, 79, secured a narrow victory in November’s runoff poll with 50.64 percent of the votes, inaugurating a six-year term during a parliamentary ceremony in …

Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio coalition, extended his congratulations to Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi on Sunday for securing a second term. In his message, Raila conveyed his best wishes to President Tshisekedi for ensuring stability and prosperity in the DRC. Raila also praised the people …

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a coalition of key opposition candidates in the presidential elections has rejected the results that declared incumbent Felix Tshisekedi as the winner. According to the electoral commission CENI, President Tshisekedi secured approximately 73% of the vote, while his closest rival, Moise Katumbi, received …

Moise Katumbi, a prominent opposition figure in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential election, has joined the chorus demanding the annulment of the December 20 vote due to alleged “massive fraud,” according to a statement from his campaign on Saturday. The statement also called for the resignation of the head …

A coalition of Congolese opposition candidates has informed the governor of Kinshasa about their intention to stage a protest next week regarding the contentious presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The election day on Wednesday experienced delays, prompting an extension of the voting period, a move that …

Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi contends with over two dozen opponents in the upcoming general election on Wednesday. Among his challengers are familiar figures such as Martin Fayulu, the runner-up in the disputed 2018 poll, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Denis Mukwege. Here’s an overview of the main …