Vote counting is ongoing in the Kasama mayoral by-election, with results continuing to arrive from various polling stations.

UPND candidate Mr. Bywell Simposya was declared the winner after polling 17,647 votes, representing 41 percent of the total valid votes cast.

Benin's parliamentary elections and Uganda's general elections, both held in January, marked the beginning of a busy and decisive year at ballot boxes across the African continent.

Zambia’s electoral body to begin a major constituency delimitation exercise as part of preparations for the 2026 general election.