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admin - March 27, 2026

NIGERIA: INEC Consults Political Parties On Draft 2026 Guidelines Ahead Of 2027 Polls

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday engaged political parties on its draft 2026 Regulations and Guidelines ahead of the 2027 general elections. The consultative meeting, held in Abuja, was aimed at gathering stakeholder input on the framework that will guide party activities in the next electoral cycle. […]

admin - March 20, 2026

South Sudan prioritises elections over Tumaini process

By Debora Akur Chol ,South Sudan South Sudan has shifted its immediate focus toward preparations for general elections and strengthening internal political dialogue, placing less emphasis on the Kenya-led Tumaini Initiative . The Tumaini Initiative ‘’hope” in Kiswahili was launched in May 2024 under the facilitation of Kenya to bring together the Revitalised […]

admin - March 19, 2026

South Sudan prioritises elections over Tumaini process

By Debora Akur Chol ,South Sudan South Sudan has shifted its immediate focus toward preparations for general elections and strengthening internal political dialogue, placing less emphasis on the Kenya-led Tumaini Initiative . The Tumaini Initiative ‘’hope” in Kiswahili was launched in May 2024 under the facilitation of Kenya to bring together the Revitalised […]

admin - March 11, 2026

NIGERIA: OYSIEC Reschedules Oyo LG Elections To December 29, 2026

By Hamzat Ameenat, Lagos, Nigeria The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission has announced December 29, 2026, as the new date for the conduct of local government council elections across Oyo State. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the commission’s chairman, Babatunde Afees Adeniyi, and made available to journalists in Ibadan. […]

admin - March 4, 2026

MALAWI: MEC Urges Civic and Voter Education Assistants to Uphold Professionalism Ahead of By-Elections

By Smile Hamilton The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has urged Constituency Civic and Voter Education Assistants to carry out their duties with professionalism, stressing that the credibility and future of the upcoming by-elections largely depend on their conduct. MEC Chairperson, Annabel Mtalimanja, made the remarks during the official opening of a training session […]

admin - March 3, 2026

NIGERIA: Atiku Abubakar’s Son Resigns As Adamawa Commissioner Following Governor Fintiri’s Defection To APC

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Adamu Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and until recently the Honourable Commissioner for Works and Energy Development in Adamawa State, has formally resigned from his position. The resignation comes shortly after Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) […]

admin - February 28, 2026

ZIMBABWE: MALGA President Elected UCLG Africa Southern Region Vice President

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi The President of the Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA), who is also the Mayor of Blantyre City, Isaac Jomo Osman, has been elected as Vice President of the United Cities and Local Governments of Africa (UCLG Africa) Southern Region Caucus. The elections are currently taking place in Harare, Zimbabwe, […]

admin - February 27, 2026

NIGERIA: Adamawa Governor, Fintiri Defects To APC

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress. The governor announced during a statewide broadcast on Friday, stating that he was moving to the APC along with his entire cabinet, key appointees, and officials of the PDP […]

admin - February 27, 2026

NIGERIA: INEC Reschedules 2027 Presidential Election

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled Nigeria’s 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections to January 16, 2027, following adjustments to the country’s electoral framework. The Commission announced the decision on Thursday in Abuja after reviewing its earlier timetable to align with provisions of the newly enacted […]

admin - February 26, 2026

NIGERIA: APC Denies Role In Edo Shooting, Hits Back At ADC By Ameenat

By Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The All-Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly rejected allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) linking it to a recent shooting incident involving ADC members in Edo State. In a press statement issued on Thursday, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka described the ADC’s claims as “utterly delusional,” saying the […]