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Election by AfricaHeadline is a dedicated space for in-depth coverage of elections across Africa. From presidential races to local ballots, we bring real-time updates, data-driven analysis, exclusive interviews, and voices from the ground. More than just results, we uncover what each vote means for the future of our people. Stay informed. Stay empowered.
September 13, 2026

ANC’s electoral court battle: A test of electoral rules, technology

Johannesburg — The African National Congress is taking its dispute over the exclusion of 181
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September 12, 2026

AfricaHeadline Analysis: The narrow path that could take the ANC

Turnout, the recovery of former supporters and a fragmented opposition could help the party outperform
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August 26, 2026

Why 43% could be enough to put the ANC back

The African National Congress does not need to regain an outright majority to stage a
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August 18, 2026

‘Habemus President’: Hichilema wins again, now comes the hard part

With 61.4% of the vote, Zambia’s president has secured a second term. The result validates
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August 17, 2026

Hichilema holds commanding lead as Zambia awaits final election results

Lusaka, Zambia — Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema holds a commanding lead in the country’s presidential
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August 13, 2026

Zambia tests strength of its democracy under economic pressure

LUSAKA – Zambia holds general elections on Thursday in a test of whether one of southern
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January 18, 2026

Uganda: Museveni Secures Seventh Term Amid Controversy

In a Nutshell | AfricaHeadline Supporters of Uganda’s long-serving President Yoweri Museveni took to the
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November 4, 2025

After a calm election and peaceful swearing-In, Tanzania sets a

In a region where elections often trigger violent street protests, disputed results, and prolonged constitutional
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October 4, 2025

Between loyalty and change: Cameroon faces a defining election

By AfricaHeadline InvestigationsYaoundé – October 2025 Nearly eight million Cameroonians are expected to vote on
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September 24, 2025

Cameroon faces another crucial political test

YAOUNDÉ — Forty-three years after first taking power, Paul Biya, now 92, continues to shape
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