Africa Elects
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Poll aggregation and election analysis in Africa.
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Africa Elects has recently expanded its web resources. Among these additions are pages highlighting the compositions of the AU Assembly and the East African Legislative Assembly, and a page explaining the various electoral systems in use in Africa.
https://africaelects.com/
https://africaelects.com/
February 12, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Africa Elects has recently expanded its web resources. Among these additions are pages highlighting the compositions of the AU Assembly and the East African Legislative Assembly, and a page explaining the various electoral systems in use in Africa.
https://africaelects.com/
https://africaelects.com/
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
https://africaelects.com/morocco
February 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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
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
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
February 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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
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.
The next leader of the DA is scheduled to be chosen at the Federal Party Conference in April of this year.
February 4, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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.
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
➤ https://africaelects.com/libya
February 4, 2026 at 12:29 PM
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
➤ 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/
After postponements, elections are scheduled for 2029. https://africaelects.com/burkina-faso/
January 31, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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/
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/
https://africaelects.com/burkina-faso/
January 21, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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/
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/
https://africaelects.com/mozambique/
January 21, 2026 at 3:40 PM
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/
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/
https://africaelects.com/2026/01/05/winning-by-default-how-the-da-is-benefiting-from-the-gnu-and-a-fractured-opposition/
January 18, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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/
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
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
January 18, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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
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
Seat final results national parliament
UP (Centre-left): 60 (+7)
BR (Centre): 49 (+21)
+/- vs. Last election result
➤ africaelects.com/benin
January 18, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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
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
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
January 18, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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
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
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
January 17, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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
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
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
January 16, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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
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
Polls have officially closed in Benin's parliamentary election.
https://africaelects.com/benin
January 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Benin,
Polls have officially closed in Benin's parliamentary election.
https://africaelects.com/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
Polls have now opened for Benin's parliamentary election. They will close in 10 hours, at 15:00 local time.
https://africaelects.com/benin
January 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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
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/
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/
January 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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/
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/
https://africaelects.com/guinea/
January 2, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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/
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
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
December 31, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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
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
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
December 31, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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
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
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
December 30, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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
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
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
December 29, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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
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
Polls have officially closed in Guinea's presidential election.
https://africaelects.com/guinea
December 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Guinea,
Polls have officially closed in Guinea's presidential election.
https://africaelects.com/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
Polls have officially closed in the CAR's general election.
https://africaelects.com/central-african-republic
December 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
CAR,
Polls have officially closed in the CAR's general election.
https://africaelects.com/central-african-republic
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
Polls have now opened for Guinea's presidential election. They will close in 11 hours, at 18:00 local time.
https://africaelects.com/guinea
December 28, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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
Polls have now opened for Guinea's presidential election. They will close in 11 hours, at 18:00 local time.
https://africaelects.com/guinea