Presidential Election

Niger votes in presidential runoff to usher in first democratic transition

Ruling party candidate Mohamed Bazoum is seen by many as the favourite after leading in the first round on December 27 with 39.3 percent of the vote. Polling stations opened at 0700 GMT and will close at 1800 GMT (8 am to 7pm) local time.

Senate to vote on constitutionality of impeaching ex-president before trial

Senate leaders have agreed to rules of impeachment for the trial, including a debate and vote on whether it’s even constitutional to prosecute former president Trump but the outcome is likely to stop proceedings with Democrats in majority.

Dozens leave Republican Party, calling it a 'Trump cult'

The party is currently caught between disaffected moderate Republicans and independents disgusted by the hold Trump still has over elected officials, and Trump’s fervently loyal base.

Ugandan court orders release of opposition leader Bobi Wine

Wine has been under de-facto house arrest at his home outside the capital, Kampala, since he returned from voting on January 14.

Portugal votes in presidential election amid severe pandemic surge

The head of state in Portugal has no legislative powers, which lie with parliament and the government, but is an influential voice in the running of the country.

Central African Republic court confirms Touadera’s re-election as president

The country’s Constitutional Court has rejected a lawsuit filed by 13 of the 16 other candidates who argued the results were an outcome of “massive fraud."

Uganda security forces swoop in on offices of opposition leader Bobi Wine

Opposition lawmaker Medard Sseggona says he fears police will seize vital information related to elections that Wine said were marked by fraud.

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine says he is under military siege

Uganda’s opposition presidential candidate Bobi Wine tweeted the military forcefully entered his house after he earlier claimed he had video proof of fraud in Thursday’s presidential election.

Uganda election: Reggae star Bobi Wine vies to unseat long-serving Museveni

The East African country of nearly 46 million people voted under an internet blackout in presidential polls after the communications regulator issued orders to suspend services.

Uganda set for high-voltage election as US cancels observation

US envoy to Uganda says Thursday's vote will lack accountability and transparency, while Kampala hits back saying it couldn't remember when it last sent election monitors to US.

"We are removing a dictator": Bobi Wine asks Ugandans to vote for him

A pop star turned politician, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, aka Bobi Wine, has mobilised the youth of the country behind him. Will it be enough to bring down the ruler of 34 years, President Yoweri Museveni?

Trump to 'fight like hell' as Biden promises 'new day' in Georgia runoffs

While Democrat Joe Biden hopes to recreate the coalition that secured him a narrow victory in the presidential race in November, Republican Donald Trump, who has not yet to concede, suggests that he would try to hold on to power.