CNN International correspondent Larry Madowo is leading an investigation into alleged killings during Tanzania’s recent election unrest. In a social media post on November 6, 2025, Madowo appealed to Tanzanians for help in gathering evidence. “Tanzanians, I need your help,” he said. “We’re a special CNN report about what happened during and after the elections.”…
Investigation into post-election cargo delays leads to daring coverage and a world record for Kenya’s NTV-Kwale correspondent. “Kenyan TV reporter abducted during cargo delay probe Tanzania post-election” In a bold turn of events, a Kenyan television reporter covering cargo delays following the election unrest in Tanzania found himself at the centre of both danger and…
Issa Tchiroma Bakary Declares Victory in Cameroon Presidential Election, Urges Paul Biya to Concede. Cameroon’s opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary has declared himself the winner of the country’s presidential election, urging long-serving President Paul Biya to concede defeat even as official results are still pending from the Constitutional Council. Addressing journalists in YaoundĂ© on Tuesday…
Cameroon Votes Amid Tension as Nation Awaits 2025 Presidential Election Results Cameroon went to the polls on Sunday, October 12, 2025, for a crucial presidential election that marked the beginning of another tense political season in the Central African nation. Polling stations opened early across all ten regions under heavy security as over 7.8 million…
er presidential hopefuls, Biya has chosen to refrain from holding campaign rallies or making public appearances, a strategy that has characterized his leadership style in recent years. Since announcing his candidacy in July 2025 through a written statement, the president has not addressed supporters directly nor appeared in televised events. Instead, his campaign has been…
When the United Nations arrived in Kenya this week to review the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), it wasn’t just another diplomatic visit. It was a moment of truth — a mirror held up to Kenya’s democracy. Every election season brings back one question: can we trust the process? A Visit to a Shaken…
IEBC GEARS UP FOR NOVEMBER BY ELECTIONS, AS VOTER REGISTRATION RESUMES. A by-election season is upon Kenya as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) ramps up preparations for the mini-polls scheduled for 27 November 2025. The IEBC has confirmed that a total of 23 by-elections will be held: six for National Assembly seats, one…
Absorption of Technology by IEBC in the National Voter Registration Rollout. Since the resumption or kick-off of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has been leaning heavily on electoral technologies that it has developed over past election cycles. Key among these is the Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS)…
Malawi has once again demonstrated its democratic maturity following the recently concluded 2025 presidential elections, which resulted in the return to power of former president Arthur Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). In an election marked by high voter turnout and political tension, Malawians went to the polls determined to shape the future…
Martha Karua’s declaration of candidacy for the 2027 Kenyan presidential election has sent shockwaves throughout the country. As a seasoned politician and lawyer, Karua’s bid is built on her long-standing commitment to justice, democracy, and women’s rights. A Fresh Perspective Karua’s one-term promise is a bold move that could redefine Kenya’s political landscape. By pledging…
