Politics
Ghanaian and African politics, elections, policy analysis, and governance
Tanzania’s First Female President Samia Suluhu Faces Re-election Amid Allegations of Political Suppression
As Tanzania approaches its presidential election on October 29, concerns are mounting over the state of democracy in the East African nation. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the country’s first female head of state, is seeking re-election under controversial circumstances following reports that all her major opponents have either been jailed, disqualified, or abducted.
Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change Transforms into the United Party
In a bold move reshaping Ghana’s political terrain, former Trade and Industry Minister Alan Kyerematen has officially converted his Movement for Change into a fully-fledged political party — now named the United Party (UP).
Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Paul Biya Casts Vote, Seeks Eighth Term
President Paul Biya, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, has officially cast his vote in Cameroon’s national election as he seeks an unprecedented eighth term in office. The 92-year-old leader, who has ruled the Central African nation for over four decades, was seen arriving at his polling station in Yaoundé under tight security, accompanied by his wife, Chantal Biya.
NPP Announces Balloting Outcome , Here’s the Full Order of Aspirants on the 2026 Primary Ballot
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has released the results of its balloting exercise for the 2026 Presidential Aspirant Election, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and fairness. The exercise, held at the party’s headquarters in Accra, determined the positions of five aspirants on the ballot paper. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong drew the first position, followed by Dr. Bryan Acheampong, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, and Ing. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong. The NPP leadership urged all aspirants and supporters to uphold unity and decorum as the party prepares for the January 31, 2026 primaries.
NPP flagbearer race: Ken Agyapong selects No.1 on the ballot, Bawumia is No. 3
Kennedy Agyapong is Number 1 on the voting paper for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer competition, former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is Number 3
NPP flagbearer race: Balloting for positions to be conducted today
Flagbearer hopefuls of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will vote today, Friday, October 10, 2025, for their positions on the ballot paper, ahead of the party's presidential primary scheduled for January 31, 2026.
Ghana is not accepting Abrego Garcia - Ablakwa rejects deportation intentions by US
Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has reacted to international media reports about a United States deportation of a Salvadorian named Abrego Garcia to Ghana.