The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Bernard Bediako Baidoo, has emerged winner of the parliamentary by-election held on Tuesday in Akwatia, Eastern Region of Ghana. Baidoo, a lawyer and the …
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APC Rejects Bala Mohammed’s 2027 Election Claims, Focuses on Governance
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has responded sharply to accusations from Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, who alleged that the APC and the Federal Government were …
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Kaliati Alleges Mutharika to Step Down for Jane Ansah in Malawi
Malawi’s political landscape has been rocked by explosive allegations from UTM Secretary General, Patricia Kaliati, who claims that Peter Mutharika, the presidential candidate for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), is …
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The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has released at least Shs 20 billion in cash to support its 25,000 delegates attending the ongoing National Delegates’ Conference at Kololo, Kampala. The …
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Civil SocietyEconomyElectionsGovernancePoliticsSouthern Africa
CAMA Demands Economic Plans from Malawi Candidates
The Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has challenged all presidential aspirants in the September 16, 2025, general elections to give clear and practical answers on how they will fund and …
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INEC Begins Nationwide Continuous Voter Registration for Nigerians Ahead of Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, starting today, Monday, August 18, 2025. In a statement posted on its …
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Shehu Sani Warns Jonathan Against 2027 Presidential Bid
Former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has advised ex-President Goodluck Jonathan not to contest the 2027 presidential election, warning that Nigeria’s political atmosphere has changed drastically compared to when …
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ADC’s Candidate Pledges free electricity, water and education in Tanzania
Dodoma, Tanzania – The political temperature in Tanzania is rising ahead of the October general elections, and opposition party Alliance for Democratic Change (ADC) is making bold promises to woo …
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Malawi Ruling Party Backs Chakwera on Delegating Duties to VP Usi
The governing Malawi Congress Party (MCP) says President Lazarus Chakwera will continue to assign important responsibilities to Vice President Michael Usi until the September general elections, despite recent political tensions …
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Voters in Northern Malawi Insist on In-Person Campaigns
Residents of northern Malawi have made it clear that no political party or alliance will win their votes in the 2025 elections without engaging them directly. They insist that candidates …