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African National Congress ANC investigation into the reasons behind its dismal electoral performance in KwaZulu Natal and Gauteng is now complete 2

ANC weighs options for KZN, Gauteng after election losses

Ruling party’s leadership meets to decide future of provincial structures following historic decline in support. The African National Congress (ANC) is deliberating the fate of its provincial leadership in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng following an investigation into the party’s poor electoral performance in

January 18, 2025

Sports·Zimbabwe

Prophet Magaya Missing In ZIFA Candidacy

HARARE- At least eight candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidency, with nominations set to close this Wednesday. The much-anticipated elections will take place on January 25, marking a critical juncture for Zimbabwean football

December 9, 2024

Jacob Zuma's party, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP)

Politics·South Africa

Zuma to Address MK Party Rally in Vosloorus Today

Party marks first anniversary ahead of main December celebration

November 30, 2024

Africa·Featured·Politics

Namibia Ruling Party Leads Early Vote Count Despite Support Drop

Namibia’s ruling SWAPO party leads preliminary election results with 48% of counted votes, showing a significant decline from its 65.5% share in 2019. Early tallies from 126,206 ballots show SWAPO’s presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at 53%, with opposition Independent Patriots for Change

November 29, 2024

Namibian voters queuing with chairs and umbrellas outside polling station in Windhoek

Africa·Featured·Politics

Long Queues Mar Namibian Election as Voting Extends into Thursday

Namibians were still casting votes early Thursday morning after technical problems forced polling stations to remain open overnight in an election that could bring the country its first woman president. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) extended voting hours after widespread delays,

November 28, 2024

A protester throws a stone at an armoured vehicle during clashes in Mozambique's capital Maputo

Africa·Mozambique

Military Vehicle Crushes Woman as Mozambique Protests Turn Deadly

Two protesters died in Mozambique’s northern city of Nampula on Wednesday when police opened fire during demonstrations against disputed election results. A third person was critically injured in Maputo after being struck by a military vehicle. Police confronted hundreds of demonstrators who

November 27, 2024

Africa·Politics

Fresh Protests Grip Mozambique as Opposition Leader Snubs Talks

Opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane has called for three more days of protests in Mozambique after declining to attend peace talks with President Filipe Nyusi, intensifying the country’s post-election crisis. Streets in the capital Maputo were transformed into impromptu parking lots on Wednesday

November 27, 2024

Europe

Election Day Turmoil: Vandalism Mars Russian Presidential Polls

The 2024 Russian presidential election commenced amid controversy and acts of vandalism at polling stations across the country. Reports from BBC detail incidents ranging from ballot boxes dyed and set ablaze to fireworks discharged within polling premises, signaling a troubled start to

March 16, 2024

Zimbabwe·ZIMBABWE 2023 ELECTIONS

Zimbabwe opposition party rejects electoral commission’s delimitation report, calls for redo

Zimbabwe’s opposition party has rejected the preliminary delimitation report released by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), calling for the exercise to be redone. The report outlines the boundaries of electoral districts, and is a key step in preparations for any national election.

January 14, 2023

Breaking News·Politics

Jonathan Moyo questions Robert Chapman’s campaign for presidency in Zimbabwe

Exiled Zimbabwean politician Jonathan Moyo has questioned the campaign for presidency in 2023 by new opposition leader Robert Chapman, asking if it is a solo or party effort. In a tweet, Moyo stated: “Politics is associational. It’s not clear if yours is

December 26, 2022

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