Election
21 Dec
National elections in Congo have been marred by delays and logistical problems, as well as fraud and violence. Opposition presidential candidates have rejected the extension, saying it violates the constitution.
16 Dec
Bangladesh's main opposition party has decided to boycott the upcoming national election following a monthslong crackdown that has seen thousands of party leaders and members arrested.
26 Oct
Nigeria's Supreme Court on Thursday upheld President Bola Tinubu's election win, bringing to an end a legal challenge brought by his two main rivals, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, who argued that his victory was marred by irregularities.
16 Oct
Liberia's election could well be heading for a run-off with provisional results on Sunday from nearly three-quarters of polling stations showing only a slim margin between incumbent President George Weah and his main challenger Joseph Boakai.
10 Oct
Liberia's presidential candidates lead rallies ahead of election.
7 Sep 2023
A Nigerian court on Wednesday dismissed a major opposition petition to overturn President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's February election victory after a highly contested ballot.
25 Jul 2023
Hun Sen, after almost 40 years in power, is set to win a landslide victory after banning opposition and stifling dissent.
24 Jul 2023
Zimbabweans head to the polls on August 23. David Doyle explains what's at stake in the one-time bread basket of Africa.
16 Jul 2023
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is aiming to use a snap election to shore up his popular support. What can voters expect from his extended leadership?
1 Jul 2023
A day after securing a record-high winning margin in parliamentary elections, conservative leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis has been sworn in as prime minister. He has vowed to implement "deeply-needed" economic reforms.
12 Jun 2023
Nigeria, with an estimated population of about 200 million people, celebrates 22 years of returning to democratic rule on what is now known as Democracy Day today June 12. GuardianTV takes a look at how far and how well the Nigerian democracy has come after 22 years.
6 Jun 2023
Senegal's President Macky Sall on Wednesday (May 31) said his government would ensure peaceful, free and transparent elections next year following weeks of fresh opposition unrest over fears he might run for a third term and sideline a key rival.