Elections

Ramathan Ggoobi argues that has the NRM failed to deliver on its 1986 promise of an "independent, integrated and self-sustaining national economy".

At least 6 sub-Saharan African nations are due to hold presidential or parliamentary elections in 2017. Check out the expert briefings, articles and other material on our interactive elections resource.

Event with Fadumo Dayib, Dr Robtel Neajai Pailey and Dr George Bob-Milliar on elections, democracy and women’s representation in politics

Our predictions for 2017

George Bob-Milliar and Jeffrey Paller outline 7 things to understand about Ghana’s elections which take place on 7 December

Peter W Mackenzie looks at recent democratic developments in Somalia.

Anselm Adodo gives an overview of key issues ahead of the elections for governor in Edo state, Nigeria on 10 September.

Senior Researcher, Nick Branson, was quoted on the importance of the urban vote in deciding Zambia’s general elections.

This Briefing Note examines the backdrop to the municipal elections that are likely to be a watershed in South Africa’s democratic development.

Timothy S. Rich & Vasabjit Banerjee explore the pitfalls of electoral reforms in Lesotho