African Elections Project

05/09/2025

Côte d’Ivoire Presidential Election: All You Need to Know

Opposition ranks have been weakened by the exclusion of key figures, including former president Laurent Gbagbo and ex-Credit Suisse chief Tidjane Thiam, whose disqualifications triggered protests in Abidjan and calls for a more inclusive process.

05/09/2025

172 Ivorians flee to Ghana amid election tensions

The Ghana Refugee Board’s Executive Secretary, Tetteh Padi, confirmed the influx, noting that the asylum seekers believe the current political tension in their home country

28/08/2025

Tanzania president cleared to run in October election, key rivals barred
https://africanelections.org/news/tanzania-president-cleared-to-run-in-october-election-key-rivals-barred/

The vote will be held without the participation of leading opposition party CHADEMA, which was disqualified in April after failing to sign the electoral code of conduct as part of its call for electoral reforms.

26/08/2025

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Where the future of African elections starts. 🌍

After the success of last year’s inaugural edition, the Electoral Integrity Summit is back for its second edition. Only this time, stronger and louder!

🗓️ When? 11-12 November 2025
🇿🇲 Where? Zambia, Lusaka

Hosted by the African Election Observers Network with the support of the Christian Churches Monitoring Group - CCMG Zambia, this continental gathering of election stakeholders will identify solutions to current threats to electoral integrity.

🕒 The countdown is on... Register to be part of the conversation 📝 https://ow.ly/Nrxt50WJpjp

26/08/2025

2025 Malawi General Elections: All You Need to Know

https://www.africanelections.org/news/2025-malawi-general-elections-all-you-need-to-know/

The Electoral Commission has confirmed that 17 presidential candidates have been cleared to contest.

19/08/2025

18/08/2025

Central African Republic sets 28 December 2025 for pivotal general elections
https://africanelections.org/news/central-african-republic-sets-28-december-2025-for-pivotal-general-elections/

President Touadera, first elected in 2016 and re-elected in 2020, declared his intention to run again in late July.

30/07/2025

Ivory Coast’s president says he will seek fourth term in office
https://africanelections.org/news/ivory-coasts-president-says-will-seek-fourth-term-in-office/

Ouattara won a third term in 2020 after the constitution was changed to reset the presidential term limit. He had said he was not going to run again, but he changed his position following the death of his hand-picked successor, …

11/06/2025

In this blog, Peter Agbesi Adivor explores five key ways is fostering more inclusive and participatory democracies in Africa with examples of countries leveraging this explosive technology to enhance and optimise their electoral processes.

By improving voter education, ensuring electoral transparency, combating disinformation, facilitating civic participation, and empowering marginalized communities, AI holds the potential to strengthen democratic processes.

13/03/2025

Out of 19 expected in 2024, only 14 were held. From Comoros' January vote to Ghana's December 7 polls, featured prominently for the right and wrong reasons.

Join us as we explore the positives and negatives in this reflection article: https://africanelections.org/news/2024-reflecting-on-africas-year-of-elections-and-the-role-of-technology/

Digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) were integral in mobilizing voters, monitoring electoral integrity, and amplifying civic participation.

03/03/2025

As the holy month of Ramadan begins, we extend our heartfelt wishes for peace, blessings, and joy to all observing. May this season bring you spiritual growth, strength, and togetherness.