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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: EALA MPs Challenge Speaker Ntakirutimana Over Fresh Elections for Kakooza, Namara

EALA lawmakers are contesting a decision by Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana to conduct by-elections for two Ugandan seats, citing potential legal conflicts.

Mar 23 • 05:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

ADC begins sale of nomination forms ahead of party convention

The African Democratic Congress in Nigeria has commenced the sale of nomination forms for its upcoming party elections at various levels.

Mar 22 • 11:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Don’t sideline members who laboured for ADC, ex-candidates urge leaders

Candidates of the African Democratic Congress in Nigeria are urging party leaders not to neglect those who helped build the party's foundation.

Mar 20 • 17:37 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

French billionaire Bolloré to face corruption trial linked to African elections

French billionaire Vincent Bolloré will stand trial for corruption in connection with the financing of elections in Africa.

Mar 20 • 12:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Coalition urges ADC to zone ticket to South

A coalition in Nigeria has urged the African Democratic Congress to designate its presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria for the upcoming 2027 elections.

Mar 19 • 00:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Denis Sassou-Nguesso: President of the Central African Republic of Congo Re-elected

Denis Sassou-Nguesso has been re-elected as President of the Republic of Congo, securing 94.8% of the vote amid allegations of election irregularities and opposition boycotts.

Mar 18 • 13:33 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Nigeria: one year before the presidential election, the political landscape is in full reconfiguration

Nigeria's political landscape is undergoing significant changes less than a year ahead of the presidential elections, with the People's Democratic Party facing a crisis and the African Democratic Congress emerging as a new opposition coalition.

Mar 16 • 06:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

ADC lacks structure to challenge APC – Kogi PDP aspirant

A Kogi State House of Assembly aspirant argues that the African Democratic Congress lacks the necessary structure to effectively oppose the ruling All Progressives Congress in the upcoming elections.

Mar 16 • 01:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FULL LIST: ADC appoints committees to oversee ward, LG, state congresses

The African Democratic Congress has appointed committee chairmen to oversee the upcoming congresses for various levels of its party across Nigeria.

Mar 15 • 12:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Eight Senators Join ADC From PDP, LP, APGA

Eight opposition senators in Nigeria have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), increasing its representation in the National Assembly ahead of the 2027 elections.

Mar 13 • 09:41 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

JUST IN: Abaribe, Umeh, Kingibe, six other senators defect to ADC

Nine senators from various political parties defected to the African Democratic Congress, reshaping the political landscape of Nigeria's Senate.

Mar 12 • 15:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: ADC targets grassroots expansion in Oyo

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has initiated a membership revalidation and mobilization drive in Oyo State to strengthen its grassroots presence ahead of the 2027 elections.

Mar 11 • 01:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Kwara ADC begins membership drive, aspirant unveils agenda

The African Democratic Congress in Kwara State has launched a membership drive ahead of the 2027 elections, with aspirant Abdulmumin Ajia presenting his political agenda.

Mar 10 • 17:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Group raises concerns over aspirant rivalry in ADC

A group has urged presidential aspirants in Nigeria's African Democratic Congress to adhere to party rules to ensure unity and transparency ahead of the 2027 elections.

Mar 7 • 19:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: Obi formally registers with ADC, says S’East working together

Peter Obi has officially registered with the African Democratic Congress and plans to challenge the new electoral law in court, alleging it is designed to manipulate the 2027 elections.

Mar 7 • 18:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

So This Happened (EP 379) reviews: Shettima mocks ADC over ‘ghost’ members on registration portal

Vice President Kashim Shettima criticized the African Democratic Congress for irregularities in their membership registration portal, using this to make light of political opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.

Mar 7 • 08:20 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Moscow, the President of the Central African Republic praises Russian contributions to the general elections

The President of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, acknowledges Russia's support for the country's recent general elections during a visit to Moscow where he met with Vladimir Putin.

Mar 6 • 12:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

ADC’s free registration swamped with fake names, pictures, NINs

The African Democratic Congress has faced issues with its free online membership registration due to widespread submissions of fake identities and details.

Mar 2 • 15:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"African Backwoods" "Just Milk Goats" Far-Right Alliance Candidates Make Offensive Remarks

Candidates from France's far-right alliance face scrutiny for their racist and extremist remarks revealed during the local elections.

Mar 2 • 11:44 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Central African Republic: Central African Republic Enters 'Decisive' Phase After Landmark Elections

The Central African Republic marks a crucial phase in its peace process following landmark elections deemed extensive and significant by UN officials.

Feb 26 • 04:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

ADC not concerned about power rotation – Kogi chairman, Ogga

The Kogi State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Kingsley Ogga, discusses the party's strategy to foster equality among its members and its goal to unseat the ruling party in the 2027 elections.

Feb 22 • 00:04 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

South Africa: Call for Ceasefire As South Sudan Moves Towards Elections

President Cyril Ramaphosa urged for an end to violence in South Sudan during an African Union summit aimed at promoting peace ahead of upcoming elections.

Feb 16 • 14:33 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Kenya: Ruto Urges Inclusive Talks Ahead of South Sudan's 2026 Poll

President William Ruto has emphasized the necessity of inclusive dialogue in South Sudan ahead of the upcoming 2026 elections.

Feb 16 • 05:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: ADC unveils membership drive, vows to defeat APC

The African Democratic Congress has initiated a nationwide membership drive in preparation for Nigeria's 2027 elections, focusing on increasing grassroots support against the ruling APC party.

Feb 12 • 18:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Electoral Act: ADC hails protesters, urges vigilance until presidential assent

The African Democratic Congress praises Nigerian protests that led to the reversal of controversial provisions in the Electoral Amendment Bill.

Feb 10 • 18:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: ADC vows to dethrone APC in Yobe

The African Democratic Congress plans to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress in Yobe State in the upcoming 2027 elections, focusing on strengthening grassroots structures.

Feb 9 • 22:21 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

AAP accuses INEC of bias over party registration refusal

The African Alliance Party (AAP) claims that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unfairly denied its application for political party registration and is considering legal action.

Feb 8 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

AAP threatens legal action over INEC registration snub

The African Alliance Party is considering legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission for allegedly refusing to register it despite meeting necessary requirements.

Feb 7 • 15:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

AAP urges calm after missing INEC registration

The African Alliance Party has called for calm among its members after the Independent National Electoral Commission registered only two new political parties for the upcoming 2027 elections, emphasizing ongoing efforts for their registration.

Feb 5 • 19:02 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

Africa: African Elections - Will the AU Remain Chronicler Rather Than Referee?

The article discusses the African Union's approach to electoral monitoring ahead of the 2025 elections, highlighting concerns over its prioritization of procedural compliance over genuine democratic practices.

Feb 4 • 12:03 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Runner-up in CAR's presidential election rejects provisional results, alleging widespread fraud

The runner-up in the Central African Republic's presidential election has rejected the provisional results, claiming Iwidespread manipulation of the data by the National Elections Authority.

Jan 8 • 11:07 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Elections in the Central African Republic: An African Election Victory in the Russian Style

President Touadéra has been re-elected for a third term with his best result yet, significantly supported by Russian Wagner fighters.

Jan 6 • 17:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Central African Republic: Touadéra remains president

Incumbent President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has won the presidential election in the Central African Republic, securing a victory in the first round as his main opponent, Anicet Georges Dologuélé, received only 14.66% of the votes amidst allegations of election irregularities.

Jan 6 • 15:18 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

CAR's President Touadéra wins third-term in office, provisional results show

Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has been re-elected for a third term with over 76% of the vote, defeating his main opponent Anicet-Georges Dologuele.

Jan 6 • 11:29 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

President Touadera wins a new term in Central Africa

President Faustin-Archange Touadera has won re-election in the Central African Republic with 76.15% of the vote, while his main challenger, Anicet-Georges Dologuélé, received 14.66%.

Jan 6 • 08:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The ruling party in the Central African Republic rejects the opposition leader's announcement of winning the presidential elections.

The ruling National Movement for the Unity party in the Central African Republic has categorically rejected opposition leader Anicet-Georges Dologuélé's declaration of victory in the December 28 presidential elections, prior to the official results set to be announced on January 5.

Jan 5 • 01:20 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Presidential Election in Central African Republic: Touadéra favorite for a third term

Central Africans voted on Sunday in a generally calm atmosphere, with provisional results for the presidential election expected on January 5, as incumbent Faustin-Archange Touadéra is favored to secure a third consecutive term.

Dec 28 • 19:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Central African Republic goes to polls as president seeks third term

The Central African Republic is holding elections where President Faustin-Archange Touadéra is aiming for a third term amid competition from seven candidates including former prime ministers.

Dec 28 • 05:00 UTC

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