There have been mixed reactions towards Nigeria’s election results. Ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu won against Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.

Bola Tinubu has the difficult task of uniting the West African nation, as the results of the election highlight how sharply divided citizens are along religious and ethnic lines.

Kenya's outgoing Deputy President William Ruto has won a narrow victory in the presidential election over his rival Raila Odinga. However, four of the seven election commissioners have contested the results. Also

Senegal's ruling party and main opposition coalition have both claimed victory in legislative elections, with opposition leader Ousmane Sonko accusing President Macky Sall of trying to "confiscate" victory.

Iraq's top court has ratified the results of its October election, rejecting a case brought by an ex-paramilitary alliance.

One day after Zambians went to the polls, the capital of Lusaka sees sporadic fires and roadblocks in the Chibolya district. Police and military personnel have been patrolling the streets as the nation awaits for the results of a tightly contested election between President Edgar Lungu and long-time rival Hakainde Hichilema.

Supporters of losing candidate Mahamane Ousmane have turned to the streets since Tuesday. Police said 468 were arrested.

Kenya's opposition leader has filed a case at the Supreme Court challenging recent election results.