Bangladesh's Yunus announces elections in April 2026

The South Asian nation of around 170 million people has been in political turmoil since former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted by a student-led revolt in August 2024, ending her iron-fisted ru...

Tanzania Blocks X Over Pornography Claims as $8.9M Economic Losses Mount Ahead of 2025 Elections

Tanzania blocks X citing pornography concerns, costing $8.9 million economically while critics allege election-period digital repression tactics.

Ivory Coast's final electoral list excludes opposition leader Thiam

The electoral commission's decision risks reviving tensions in a country that emerged from more than a decade of civil war in the early 2000s.

National Assembly approves all seven IEBC nominees

The National Assembly has overwhelmingly approved all the seven nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

National Assembly approves Erastus Ethekon as new IEBC chair, six members as commissioners

Parliament Approves IEBC Nominees Amid Ongoing Legal Challenge

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 4 - The National Assembly has approved President William Ruto’s seven nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

MPs: Why we approved Ruto's IEBC nominees

The National Assembly dismissed memoranda that were raised against the nominees.

MPs: Why we approved IEBC nominees

The National Assembly dismissed memoranda that were raised against the nominees.

Parliament Approves Ruto’s IEBC Nominees

This leaves just one more step in the reconstitution of the crucial electoral body.

IEBC nominees cleared amid fears of potential bias and political links

Report on their vetting to be debated in the August House today with the commissioners expected to conduct the 2027 General Election.

Parliament Committee Issues Verdict on Ethekon's IEBC Chair Nomination

Following the verdict, all eyes are now on the National Assembly.

Parliamentary Committee Recommends Approval of All 7 IEBC Nominees

NAIROBI, Kenya June 3 - The Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) of the National Assembly has recommended the approval of all seven nominees to the - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

State to Start Issuing IDs to High School Students

The move comes as the political temperatures in the country continue to rise ahead of the 2027 elections.

IEBC Commissioner Nominee Explains Relationship with Junet

The nominee was pressed to explain his alleged ties with Suna East MP Junet Mohamed and whether there is conflict of interest.

‘My net worth is Ksh.276M,’ Nominated IEBC Chair Erastus Ethekon reveals

IEBC Chair Nominee Erastus Ethekon Grilled Over Job in South Africa

Ethekon was put on the spot over his current job in South Africa and how it might interfere with the polls.

“I shall not be biased,” Ethekon vows to deliver credible election as IEBC Chair

The nominee for the position of Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Erastus Ethekon has pledged to uphold the independence of the electoral body to deliver a credible election in 2027.

IEBC Chair Nominee Edung Clarifies Ties to Ex-Governor Nanok

Kenyans had raised concerns over his relationship with the former governor.

CJ Koome assigns petition challenging IEBC nominations to Aburili-led bench

Lady Justice Roselyne Aburili will preside over the bench, alongside Justice Chigiti Mugwimi and Justice Andrew Mwamuye. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke