African Elections Project

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.

24/02/2025

24/02/2025

Togo has already kicked off the African elections calendar for 2025 with the ruling party winning majority in the country's maiden senate election held on February 15.
Which other countries are voting this year? Read more in outlook 2025 http://bit.ly/4k9hYxl.

18/02/2025

Togo's ruling party secures senate victory amid controversial constitutional reforms

Togo's ruling Union for the Republic (UNIR) party, led by President Faure Gnassingbé, has secured a decisive victory in the recent Senate elections. Provisional results released on February 16, 2025, indicate that UNIR won 34 out of the 41 contested …

03/02/2025

How is the landscape looking like for Africa in 2025?

10 Elections could take place this year with cases of uncertainties in countries like .

Countries like Gabon and Guinea head for elections that promise normalisation but are likely to formalise military rule through controlled elections while Presidents of , , , and Cote D'Ivoire continue moves to consolidate power.

Read the 2025 African Elections outlook here:

While fewer countries are holding elections compared to 2024, the stakes remain high, with 10 nations gearing up for presidential, legislative, and local polls.

29/01/2025

AES (Burkina Faso 🇧🇫, Mali 🇲🇱, Niger 🇳🇪) passports still hold as ECOWAS keeps doors open to diplomacy despite AES withdrawal from the West African bloc being effective today.

09/12/2024

Ghana becomes record fifth African nation to see opposition victory this year

https://africanelections.org/news/ghana-becomes-record-fifth-african-nation-to-see-opposition-victory-this-year/

One of the most striking aspects of the elections that have taken place in 2024 is that many have resulted in landslide defeats for governments that have previously appeared to have a strong grip on power, including in countries that …

06/12/2024

With less than 24 hours to the December 7 polls, host Manuel sits with Tendai Mbanje, an election expert, to explore the impact of disinformation on developing democracies like Ghana. Tune in to the podcast for tips on how to navigate the online and offline spaces this election season.

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This project is supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

03/12/2024

Ghana’s 2024 General Elections: All you need to know ahead of crucial polls

https://africanelections.org/news/ghanas-2024-general-elections-all-you-need-to-know-ahead-of-crucial-polls/

More than 18 million voters are expected to take part in the election across 40,975 polling stations nationwide.

03/12/2024

The Voters' Compass platform was developed by Penplusbytes in collaboration with VoteSwiper. This initiative is part of the African Elections Project, specifically designed to enhance voter engagement for the 2024 General Elections in Ghana.

Learn more about how we're working to empower voters! 👉 Visit us at http://voterscompass.africanelections.org