Morocco: Centre-right RNI has elected the leader of their parliamentary group Mohamed Chaouki as their new party president after current Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch declined to run for reelection as party leader. https://africaelects.com/morocco

Ghana, Final election result: NPP (centre-right) presidential primary election Bawumia (NPP) (Centre-right): 56.5% (-5.0) Agyapong (NPP) (Centre-right): 23.8% (+13.6) Acheampong (NPP) (Centre-right): 19.0% (+19.0) +/- vs. Last election result ➤ africaelects.com/ghana

South Africa: John Steenhuisen, the Minister of Agriculture and leader of the Democratic Alliance (liberal|centre-right), has announced he will not seek reelection as party leader. The next leader of the DA is scheduled to be chosen at the Federal Party Conference in April of this year.

Libya: Saif al-Islam Gaddafi (PFLL, left|conservative), a frontrunner for the postponed presidential election and son of former leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been shot and killed in Zintan, as confirmed by his political advisor. ➤ https://africaelects.com/libya

Burkina Faso: The junta has dissolved all political parties. The government said the decision ‌came after findings showed the previous multiparty system was a danger to social cohesion. After postponements, elections are scheduled for 2029. https://africaelects.com/burkina-faso/

Burkina Faso: Former Interim President Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba (*) was detained upon arrival in Ouagadougou after his extradition from Togo. The junta has repeatedly accused Damiba of a role in reported coup plots. https://africaelects.com/burkina-faso/

Mozambique: Former Prime Minister Luísa Diogo (FRELIMO, centre-left), who served from 2004 to 2010, died last week. Diogo — the nation’s first woman prime minister — served under presidents Joaquim Chissano and Armando Guebuza. https://africaelects.com/mozambique/

New: Africa Elects' latest article breaks down the data behind the DA's unexpected rise and what this could mean for the upcoming local elections. https://africaelects.com/2026/01/05/winning-by-default-how-the-da-is-benefiting-from-the-gnu-and-a-fractured-opposition/

Benin, Final election result: National parliament election UP (Centre-left): 41.2% (+3.6) BR (Centre): 36.7% (+7.5) LesDem (Left): 16.1% (-8.1) FCBE (Centre-right): 4.9% (+4.9) MOELE-Bénin (Centre-left): 1.2% (+1.2) +/- vs. Last election result ➤ africaelects.com/benin

Benin, Final election result: Seat final results national parliament UP (Centre-left): 60 (+7) BR (Centre): 49 (+21) +/- vs. Last election result ➤ africaelects.com/benin

Uganda, Final election result: Presidential election, first round Museveni (NRM) (Conservative): 71.7% (+13.3) Wine (NUP) (Centre-left): 24.7% (-10.4) Mafabi (FDC) (Centre-right): 1.9% (-5.4) ... +/- vs. Last election result ➤ africaelects.com/uganda

Uganda, 93.6% precincts reporting: Presidential election, first round Museveni (NRM) (Conservative): 71.9% (+13.5) Wine (NUP) (Centre-left): 24.5% (-10.6) Mafabi (FDC) (Centre-right): 1.9% (-5.4) Muntu (ANT) (Centre-left): 0.5% (+0.5) ... +/- vs. 2021 election ➤ africaelects.com/uganda

Uganda, ~50% precincts counted: Uganda has a V-dem rating of 0.27/1, making it an "electoral autocracy." Presidential election, first round today Museveni (NRM) (Conservative): 76.3% (+17.9) Wine (NUP) (Centre-left): 19.9% (-15.2) +/- vs. ➤ africaelects.com/uganda

Benin, Polls have officially closed in Benin's parliamentary election. https://africaelects.com/benin

Benin, Polls have now opened for Benin's parliamentary election. They will close in 10 hours, at 15:00 local time. https://africaelects.com/benin

Benin, Parliamentary election today ➤ Eligible voters: 6,769,817 ➤ Polls open: 7:00-15:00 UTC ➤ Non-compulsory voting ➤ Term: 4 years ➤ Voting system: Closed list proportional representation ➤ V-Dem rating: 0.5/1 https://africaelects.com/benin/

Guinea: On 31 December 2025, Guinea's General Directorate of Elections announced the victory of General Mamady Doumbouya in Guinea's 2025 presidential election. The election was not free or fair. Guinea has a V-Dem rating of 0.16. https://africaelects.com/guinea/

Côte d’Ivoire, Final election result: National parliament election RHDP (Centre-right): 62.0% (+12.8) Independents (*): 22.3% (+3.6) PDCI-RDA (Conservative): 12.0% (-10.5) Other (*): 1.3% (+1.3) FPI (Centre-left): 0.5% (-1.5) +/- vs. Last election result ➤ africaelects.com/cote-divoire

Côte d’Ivoire, Final election result: Seat final results national parliament RHDP (Centre-right): 197 (+60) PDCI-RDA (Conservative): 32 (-41) Independents (*): 23 (-3) Other (*): 2 (+2) FPI (Centre-left): 1 (-1) +/- vs. Last election result ➤ africaelects.com/cote-divoire

Côte d’Ivoire, 252/255 seats called: Seat final results national parliament RHDP (Centre-right): 195 (+58) PDCI-RDA (Conservative): 31 (-42) Independents (*): 23 (-3) Other (*): 2 (+2) FPI (Centre-left): 1 (-1) +/- vs. Last election result ➤ africaelects.com/cote-divoire

Côte d’Ivoire, 252/255 seats called: Seat final results national parliament RHDP (Centre-right): 195 (+58) PDCI-RDA (Conservative): 31 (-42) Independents (*): 23 (-3) Other (*): 2 (+2) FPI (Centre-left): 1 (-1) +/- vs. Last election result ➤ africaelects.com/côte-d’ivoire

Guinea, Polls have officially closed in Guinea's presidential election. https://africaelects.com/guinea

CAR, Polls have officially closed in the CAR's general election. https://africaelects.com/central-african-republic

Guinea, Polls have now opened for Guinea's presidential election. They will close in 11 hours, at 18:00 local time. https://africaelects.com/guinea

CAR, Polls have now opened for the CAR's general election. They will close in 10 hours, at 15:00 local time. https://africaelects.com/central-african-republic

Guinea, Presidential election today ➤ Eligible voters: 6,700,000 ➤ Polls open: 7:00-18:00 UTC ➤ Non-compulsory voting ➤ Term: 7 years ➤ Voting system: Two-round system ➤ V-Dem rating: 0.16/1 https://africaelects.com/guinea/

Central African Republic, General election today ➤ Eligible voters: 2,400,000 ➤ Polls open: 5:00-15:00 UTC ➤ Non-compulsory voting ➤ Term: 7 years ➤ Voting system: Two-round system (president, parliament, local) ➤ V-Dem rating: 0.3/1 https://africaelects.com/central-african-republic/

Côte d'Ivoire, Polls have officially closed in Côte d'Ivoire's parliamentary election. https://africaelects.com/cote-divoire

Côte d'Ivoire, Polls have now opened for Côte d'Ivoire's parliamentary election. They will close in 10 hours, at 18:00 local time. https://africaelects.com/cote-divoire

Côte d'Ivoire, Parliamentary election today ➤ Eligible voters: 8,700,000 ➤ Polls open: 8:00-18:00 UTC ➤ Non-compulsory voting ➤ Term: 5 years ➤ Voting system: FPTP/Closed list Block voting ➤ V-Dem rating: 0.43/1 https://africaelects.com/cote-divoire/

Eritrea: The foreign ministry announced the country's withdrawal from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development on 12 December. Amid rising Eritrea-Ethiopia tensions, this is the second time Eritrea has withdrawn from IGAD. https://africaelects.com/eritrea/

Botswana, Moreomaoto ward council by-election (final result): Dikaelo (UDC, centre-left): 40.2% (−0.7) Basiame (BCP, centre-left): 30.4% (+19.3) Mabego (BDP, centre-right): 23.0% (−25.0) … +/− vs. 2024 results UDC GAIN from BDP ➤ http://africaelects.com/botswana

Botswana, Kgalagadi South parliamentary by-election (final result): Modise (UDC, centre-left): 57.1% (+2.2) Kaartze (BDP, centre-right): 33.1% (−5.2) Brooks (BCP, centre-left): 8.0% (new) … +/− vs. 2024 results UDC HOLD ➤ http://africaelects.com/botswana

Tunisia: A court has sentenced opposition leader Issa Chaima (NSF, *) to 20 years in prison for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Kais Saied (independent, *). Chaima was a prominent figure in the NSF coalition opposing Saied's government. https://africaelects.com/tunisia

Egypt, Polls have officially closed for the final day in Egypt's 2025 second round parliamentary election. https://africaelects.com/egypt

Egypt, Polls have now opened for the second day of the second round of Egypt's 2025 parliamentary election. They will close in 10 hours, at 19:00 local time. https://africaelects.com/egypt

Cameroon, Final election result: Seat final results Littoral region CPDM (Centre-right): 70 (+70) +/- vs. Last election result ➤ africaelects.com/cameroon

Cameroon, Final election result: Seat final results South region CPDM (Centre-right): 70 (+70) +/- vs. Last election result ➤ africaelects.com/cameroon

Cameroon, Final election result: Seat final results North region CPDM (Centre-right): 56 (+56) UNDP (Centre-right): 13 (+13) FPD (Centre): 1 (+1) +/- vs. Last election result ➤ africaelects.com/cameroon

On December 28, Guinea will hold a presidential election. They will occur over four years after the military seized power in a coup. The election will not be free or fair. Guinea has a V-dem rating of 0.16/1, making it a "closed autocracy." https://www.africaelects.com/guinea

Egypt, Parliamentary election today, second round (3-4 December): ➤ Eligible voters: 69,333,000 ➤ Polls open: 7:00-17:00 UTC ➤ Compulsory voting ➤ Term: 5 years ➤ Voting system: Two-round hybrid block/party block voting ➤ V-Dem rating: 0.19 https://africaelects.com/Egypt

Guinea-Bissau: Military leader Horta Inta-A (*) has appointed Ilídio Vieira Té (RP-NKP, *) as prime minister. Since 2022, Vieira Té has served as finance minister under deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló (RP-NKP, *) and he will continue in the role. https://africaelects.com/guinea-bissau/

Cameroon: Opposition leader Anicet Ekane (MANIDEM, left) has died while in detention in Yaoundé. He was imprisoned for contesting the outcome of this year's presidential election that returned President Paul Biya (CPDM, centre-right) to power. https://www.africaelects.com/cameroon

South Africa, Final election result: Local by-election election ANC (Centre-left): 3 (-3) DA (Liberal|Centre-right): 2 PA (Right): 1 (+1) MK (Left|Conservative): 1 (+1) +/- vs. Last election result ➤ africaelects.com/south-africa

Cameroon, Regional Councillor elections today ➤Eligible voters: N/A ➤Polls open: N/A ➤Terms: 5 years ➤Voting System: Indirect election ➤V-dem rating: 0.29 https://africaelects.com/cameroon/

Namibia, Final election result: Local authorities election SWAPO (Centre-left): 52.4% (+12.5) IPC (*): 15.0% (-6.2) LPM (Left): 5.9% (-8.3) PDM (Centre-right): 5.2% (-2.7) UDF (Regionalist): 4.1% (+1.1) +/- vs. Last election result ➤ africaelects.com/namibia

Namibia, Final election result: Regional parliaments election SWAPO (Centre-left): 63.4% (+6.6) IPC (*): 12.3% (-5.1) PDM (Centre-right): 5.2% (-1.7) LPM (Left): 3.7% (-3.2) UDF (Regionalist): 2.9% (+1.0) +/- vs. Last election result ➤ africaelects.com/namibia

Guinea-Bissau: Major-General Horta Inta-a has been sworn in as the transitional president of the country. Inta-a has stated that he will hold the title for a year before calling for elections. https://africaelects.com/guinea-bissau

Namibia, 76.3% counted: Local authorities election SWAPO (Centre-left): 51.5% IPC (*): 13.7% UDF (Regionalist): 6.6% PDM (Centre-right): 6.5% LPM (Left): 5.9% ➤ africaelects.com/namibia

Namibia, 66.7% counted: Regional parliaments election SWAPO (Centre-left): 60.4% IPC (*): 11.1% PDM (Centre-right): 5.0% LPM (Left): 4.1% UDF (Regionalist): 3.1% africaelects.com/namibia