Elections in Africa: What to watch and how to follow results
Elections decide who runs cities, provinces and countries across Africa. If you want clear, fast updates and practical steps for voters, you’re in the right place. This tag collects our reporting on races, results, election law, voter safety and the stories that affect turnout and trust in the vote.
Looking for real-time results or a short explainer? Start here: we flag live updates, post verified result tallies, and publish plain-language breakdowns of what each race means. We also call out official statements from electoral commissions so you don’t fall for unverified claims on social media.
How we cover elections
We focus on facts you can use. Expect:
- Live result updates when polls close, clearly sourced to national or local electoral commissions.
- Short profiles of key candidates and their main promises, not long biographies.
- Voter guides with registration deadlines, ID rules, and where to find your polling place.
- Fact checks on viral claims that could affect turnout or spark unrest.
When a story could affect the integrity of a vote — for example, security changes around courts or probes into election funds — we explain the likely impact in simple terms and link to official documents or clear primary sources.
Practical tips for voters and readers
If you plan to vote, check these now: confirm your registration with the national electoral commission, pack the ID listed on their site, and write down your polling location and opening hours. If you see a long line, take a photo of the queue time-stamped so observers can verify delays.
Want to avoid bad information? First, check the electoral commission’s page or its verified social accounts. Second, look for at least two independent news reports before sharing dramatic claims. Third, watch for official result sheets posted at polling centres — those are primary evidence and often published by local election monitors.
If you're following results online, expect delays and corrections. Early tallies can change as more ballots are counted. We mark preliminary numbers clearly and update them as commissions release final totals.
We also cover risks that affect elections: missing funds that reduce voter education or election logistics, court rulings that change candidacy rules, and security shifts that can affect voter turnout. When those issues appear in our reporting, we link to the documents and explain the likely effects on the vote.
Use this tag to track upcoming polls, find voter resources, and read quick explainers before election day. Bookmark the page, turn on push alerts if you want fast updates, and email tips or verified documents to our newsroom. We rely on readers to flag problems — with a clear photo, date, and location you help us report faster and smarter.
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Moody's Warns of Economic Challenges for France After Election Stalemate
Moody's has raised concerns about France's economic outlook following legislative elections that resulted in a hung parliament. The New Popular Front (NFP) won the highest number of seats, followed by President Macron's Ensemble party and the far-right National Rally. The lack of an absolute majority could lead to political gridlock and may complicate efforts to manage the nation's debt. France's budget deficit and public spending are other critical points highlighted by the credit rating agency.