Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu says he lacks confidence in the electoral commission ahead of his presidential contest against incumbent John Magufuli in October’s general elections.
Ivory Coast’s electoral commission promised a fair election on Wednesday as the ruling RHDP party prepared to ask President Alassane Ouattara to stand again, defying opponents who say he does not have the right to a third term under the constitution.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Noel Kayira has said law enforcement agencies have so far recorded 38 violent incidents in relation to Tuesday's election and that they have also pressed charges to rapper Fredokiss, who was arrested on Tuesday.
Voting in Burundi’s presidential election passed calmly on Wednesday despite simmering political violence, the coronavirus pandemic and the opposition accusing the authorities of fraud.
