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Life president: NRM Presidential Candidate Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, together with the First Lady Maama Janet Museveni, arrive at Buziga Islamic School grounds, Makindye Division, to kick off election campaigns. Photo: National Resistance Movement

Africa 2026: polls sans choice, jobs

In addition, some of the continent’s wars show little sign of resolution

  • Eyaaz
7 min read
What counts: Seventeen candidates ran for election in Malawi’s presidential poll this week, among them the current president, Lazarus Chakwera, and former president Peter Mutharika. Photo: Supplied

Illusion of choice: Democracy a numbers game in Africa’s crowded presidential races

They might suggest inclusivity but, in reality, voters become confused and can’t make informed choices

  • Eyaaz
8 min read
(Photo by Atilgan Ozdil/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Are African elections manipulated by foreign disinformation campaigns?

Elections are being held in 19 countries across the African continent in 2024. Tom Mboya considers the rise in foreign disinformation campaigns.

  • Scott Peter Smith
4 min read
Integrating social media into CBM frameworks offers a promising solution for addressing the limitations of traditional CBM tools and mitigating the rising public discontent. (Fabian Sommer/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Is social media weakening Africa’s democracy?

Social media has changed the status quo in politics. In an election cycle, interaction between politicians and the electorate has evolved to near-real-time communication.

  • Scott Peter Smith
5 min read