Chad's parliament scraps presidential re-election limits

The amendment adopted on Friday foresees the president being elected for a seven-year term and states that he can be re-elected.

South Africa's Julius Malema found guilty of firing gun at rally

Julius Malema was charged with contravening the Firearms Control Act and could face up to 15 years in prison.

Seychelles elections: Long queues of voters in Africa's smallest country

If no contender receives more than 50% of the vote, the two top candidates go into a runoff. Just over 77,000 people are registered to vote in Seychelles.

Niger tells UNGA France must 'remember and recognise its crimes'

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Gabon holds parliamentary elections in transition to civilian rule

African Union congratulates Mutharika on Malawi election win

Malawi's President Chakwera concedes defeat in election

Uganda's President Museveni cleared to seek reelection in bid to extend 39-year rule

Malawi polls: Thousands protest against opposition's lead in presidential race

Guinea votes 'Yes' in referendum for return to civilian rule

South Sudan's suspended VP Machar appears in court on treason charges

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Guinea votes in referendum for return to civilian rule

Interim leader Mamady Doumbouya has not said whether he will stand for election after the referendum on a new constitution.

S African opposition picks veteran Helen Zille for Johannesburg mayoral race

Helen Zille, mayor of Cape Town from 2006 to 2009, has accepted being the party candidacy to run the metropolis of nearly five million people.

Malawi election workers arrested over alleged tampering in vote count

Police said eight election data entry clerks had been arrested around the capital, Lilongwe, suspected of "manipulating data".

Guinea-Bissau opposition leader returns from exile to contest presidency

Domingos Simoes Pereira announced on social media that he intends to run for the presidency on November 23 and wanted to meet the deadline to submit his application.

Malawi broadcasters halt election tally in tense wait for results

At least four television media, including public broadcaster MBC, abruptly pulled dashboards of results they collected from voting centres.

Malawi awaits election results after rivals claim victory

Malawi Electoral Commission said it had counted more than 99% of the votes but had not declared any results.

Campaigning ends ahead of Guinea referendum on new constitution

More than 6.7 million voters are registered, and the new constitution would be adopted if more than 50% of those voting approve it.

Malawians await results of tight presidential election

Voter turnout strong in Malawi elections - election commission

Voters go to the polls in Malawi general election

Opposition candidate cleared to contest Tanzania presidency after court order

Campaigning ends ahead of Guinea referendum on new constitution

More than 6.7 million voters are registered, and the new constitution would be adopted if more than 50% of those voting approve it.

Malawians await results of tight presidential election

Voter turnout strong in Malawi elections - election commission

Voters go to the polls in Malawi general election

Opposition candidate cleared to contest Tanzania presidency after court order

Guinea votes in referendum for return to civilian rule

Interim leader Mamady Doumbouya has not said whether he will stand for election after the referendum on a new constitution.

S African opposition picks veteran Helen Zille for Johannesburg mayoral race

Helen Zille, mayor of Cape Town from 2006 to 2009, has accepted being the party candidacy to run the metropolis of nearly five million people.

Malawi election workers arrested over alleged tampering in vote count

Police said eight election data entry clerks had been arrested around the capital, Lilongwe, suspected of "manipulating data".

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Campaigning ends ahead of Guinea referendum on new constitution

More than 6.7 million voters are registered, and the new constitution would be adopted if more than 50% of those voting approve it.

Malawians await results of tight presidential election

Voter turnout strong in Malawi elections - election commission

Voters go to the polls in Malawi general election

Opposition candidate cleared to contest Tanzania presidency after court order

Campaigning ends ahead of Guinea referendum on new constitution

More than 6.7 million voters are registered, and the new constitution would be adopted if more than 50% of those voting approve it.

Malawians await results of tight presidential election

Voter turnout strong in Malawi elections - election commission

Voters go to the polls in Malawi general election

Opposition candidate cleared to contest Tanzania presidency after court order

Guinea-Bissau opposition leader returns from exile to contest presidency

Domingos Simoes Pereira announced on social media that he intends to run for the presidency on November 23 and wanted to meet the deadline to submit his application.

Malawi broadcasters halt election tally in tense wait for results

At least four television media, including public broadcaster MBC, abruptly pulled dashboards of results they collected from voting centres.

Malawi awaits election results after rivals claim victory

Malawi Electoral Commission said it had counted more than 99% of the votes but had not declared any results.