Independent Electoral Commission

South Africa 2026 local election timeline update

9 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Africa declares 4 November public holiday for local elections

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) recorded 1.7 million voter-registration interactions during the final weekend of 1–2 August 2026, adding 291,806 new registrations and raising the national roll to over 29 milli

Nigeria INEC challenges and credibility for 2027 elections

26 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Electoral commissions in South Africa and Nigeria face key challenges

The Federal High Court in Abuja issued judgments in May 2026 voiding key provisions of INEC’s 2027 election timetable, ruling the commission exceeded its powers. While INEC appealed, the court later issued new Pre-Electi

Gambia political tension over Barrow's third term

19 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: The Gambia faces severe electricity crisis and protests

Political tensions in The Gambia continue to escalate as the December 5, 2026, presidential election approaches. While the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) defends President Adama Barrow’s record, international obser

Gambia opposition realignment: UNITE-NUP alliance expands

10 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: The Gambia prepares for 2026 presidential election

The opposition coalition landscape in The Gambia continues to evolve. In late July, the United Democratic Party (UDP) announced its withdrawal from the opposition coalition initiative led by the Alliance for Democracy an