Paul Whiteley, University of Essex In a comprehensive analysis of news consumption across the globe, a recent report by Reuters concluded that “interest in news continues to decline, fuelling disengagement... read more →
Following the Gabonese Election Centre's declaration that Ali Bongo secured 64.27% of the vote against Albert Ondo Ossa's 30.77%, officers took over Gabon24 in the early hours of Wednesday. They... read more →
The opposition in Gabon has claimed victory following Saturday's presidential election, but official results have not yet been released. The BBC reports that President Ali Bongo was running for a... read more →
UN Secretary-General António Guterres is closely following developments in Zimbabwe’s elections, his spokesperson said on Sunday. Citizens went to the polls on Wednesday but voting had to be extended into... read more →
Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe's president and leader of the ruling Zanu-PF, has cast his vote as elections get underway in the country on Wednesday. The presidential race has attracted 11 candidates,... read more →
Doreen Rumbidzai Tivenga, University of the Free State As Zimbabwe holds its 2023 elections, young creatives are taking to social media like YouTube to discuss politics and to create comic... read more →
Chipo Dendere, Wellesley College Nelson Chamisa, the 45-year-old leader of Zimbabwe’s main opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), is making a second bid to be Zimbabwe’s next president.... read more →
Zimbabwe's Electoral Commission has emphasized it aims to hold free and fair elections ahead of the 2023 elections next week. At the observers briefing this week the ZEC’s Chairperson Priscilla... read more →
Police in Zimbabwe have arrested 40 members of an opposition coalition who were campaigning ahead of elections next week. According to the BBC, they were detained in the Glenview suburb... read more →
The Electoral Commission of South Africa wants political parties that are planning to take part in next year's elections to pay more money. It's suggested that they pay R300 000 of the current... read more →