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A staff member of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) works at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on May 31, 2024. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is currently leading in South Africa's 2024 national and provincial elections, with about 42 percent of the votes, as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has counted over 60 percent of the ballots by Friday noon. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)
Africa

ANC leads at 42% as over 60% of votes counted in South Africa elections

Saturday, June 01, 2024
President Paul Kagame (R) presents his candidature to the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, on May 17, 2024, as he seeks re-election as the Head of State (courtesy)
Elections

2024 Elections: Rwanda’s nine presidential aspirants at a glance

Saturday, June 01, 2024
Presidential aspirant Philippe Mpayimana (R) presents his candidature to the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa, in Kigali, on May 30, 2024 (courtesy photo).
Elections

Mpayimana roots for progress in second presidential bid

Thursday, May 30, 2024
Diane Shima Rwigara submits her candidature for the July presidential elections to Oda Gasinzigwa, the chairperson of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) on Thursday, May 30. Courtesy
Elections

Diane Rwigara submits her presidential candidature

Thursday, May 30, 2024
Victoire Ingabire was convicted of serious crimes and sentenced to 15 years in prison and was pardoned after serving slightly over half her jail term. File

Ingabire seeks to be ‘absent presence’ on ballot

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The Chairperson of PS Imberakuri, Christine Mukabunani, presents a list of 80 candidates for the parliamentary polls to the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission, Oda Gasinzigwa.
Elections

PS Imberakuri submits youth dominated list with 80 candidates for parliamentary polls

Monday, May 27, 2024
Presidential candidate Manirareba Herman submits his presidential candidature to Oda Gasinzigwa , the Chairperson of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) on Friday, May 24. Courtesy
Elections

Presidential elections: First independent candidate Herman Manirareba faces signature hurdles

Saturday, May 25, 2024
Ideal Democratic Party (PDI)'s Second Vice President Fatou Harerimana submits a list of 55 candidates to Oda Gasinzigwa, the Chairperson of National Electoral Commission, on May 22. Ntirenganya
Elections

PDI has come of age, will now field parliamentary candidates - party leader says

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Social Democratic Party (PSD) Secretary-General Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze submits the list of his party’s candidates to NEC Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, on Monday, May 20. Craish Bahizi
Editorial

Matters election concern us all; let’s show up

Wednesday, May 22, 2024
National Electoral Commission (NEC) Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa interacts with Green Party President Frank Habineza while submitting his party's candidature in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Elections

Democratic Green Party’s Frank Habineza files his presidential candidature

Monday, May 20, 2024
National Electoral Commission (NEC), headquarters in Kigali. Officials on Monday, May 20 told journalists that the number of candidates not affiliated with any political party has so far reached to 30 candidates. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Elections

Elections: More independent candidates eye seats in parliament

Monday, May 20, 2024
Social Democratic Party (PSD) Secretary-General Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze submitting the list of his party’s candidates to National Electoral Commission (NEC) Chairperson Oda Gasinzigwa, on Monday, May 20. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Elections

PSD fields 66 candidates for parliamentary elections

Monday, May 20, 2024