IEBC Kenya
High-Level National Election Security Forum Convened Ahead of the 2027 General Election
The Commission has published electoral timelines and given Kenyans the road-map to the 2027 General Election. The gazettement triggers a series of activities, including preparations to handle security issues around this period. Read more on the IEBC website
IEC Lesotho
IEC Lesotho appoints new Director of Elections
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Tebello Nthakong as the new Director of Elections, following the successful completion of a comprehensive, transparent and competitive recruitment and selection process. Read more on the IEC website
Fiji says ready for polls
Fiji election officials declare readiness as constitutional window opens
Comprehensive preparations have been undertaken to ensure the necessary systems, personnel, resources and logistical arrangements are in place to deliver a credible, transparent and efficient elections Read more in the Fiji Sun
zambia polls winner declared
Mundubile and Makebi reportedly seek refuge at UN premises amid militia investigation rumors of having to redo the election all over again!
Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu opposition leaders sought refuge at a United Nations agency office in Lusaka. No, they were not looking to apply for jobs at the agency, they were seeking refuge and their own personal security. This was possibly prompted by the fact government accusations linking them to an alleged armed militia group and a police shootout following a tightly contested presidential election. Read more
zambia polls winner declared
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema wins second term
Official results show the incumbent receiving roughly 61 percent of votes, compared with 38 percent for his main challenger, Brian Mundubile. Read more from their news site.
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission kenya
CONGRATULATIONS: IEBC appoints Ruth Kulundu acting CEO as Sunkuli’s tenure ends.
Madame Kulundu will serve for two months or until the recruitment and appointment of a substantive Commission Secretary and CEO is completed, whichever comes first. Kulundu assumes the position effective August 5 . . We wish newly appointed Ruth Kulundu every success. Learn more from The Star
KENYa
IEBC Consolidates Stakeholder Views to Finalize Campaign Financing Framework
With support from Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya), the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Technical Working Group (TWG) is currently finalizing the Draft Election Campaign Financing Framework following the successful conclusion of nationwide stakeholder engagement and county public participation forums. . READ MORE from IEBC
Zambia
Countdown to the ballot: Zambia gears up for August elections
In Zambia general elections are set to take place on the 13th of August. Voters will go to the polls to elect a president, members of the National Assembly, councillors and council chairs. READ MORE from RFI
São Tomé and Príncipe
President Vila Nova Wins Second Term
Sao Tome and Principe President Carlos Vila Nova has won a second five-year term, according to preliminary results from the election commission announced on Monday. Read more in US NEWS & World Report
SOUTH SUDAN
the world's youngest country is heading to the poll
South Sudan sets December date for long-delayed first-ever election Read the article