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December 13, 2024 David Mandiyanike, _University of Botswana_ In Botswana women represent 54% of eligible voters, but about 10% of candidates. Political parties could change that. November

12, 2024 Christian John Makgala, _University of Botswana_ Things had been going largely well for Botswana since 1966. But the wheels started coming off when Ian Khama became president in

2008. November 4, 2024 Henning Melber, _University of Pretoria_ Swapo seems to attract the biggest crowds at rallies, but does it signal electoral support? June 5, 2024 Carin Runciman,

_University of Edinburgh_ and Marcel Paret, _University of Utah_ Racial identities continue to shape voter behaviour in post-apartheid South Africa. May 27, 2024 Dirk Kotze, _University of

South Africa_ The growing loss of support for the governing ANC raises the possibility of South Africa having its first national coalition government since 1994. May 2, 2024 Sonali Campion,

_University of East Anglia_ Stakeholders, whether they be policymakers, political parties, civil society or the media, must proactively pursue electoral integrity. March 19, 2024 Dirk Kotze,

_University of South Africa_ The Independent Electoral Commission cannot afford to put a foot wrong in the country’s most important election since democracy in 1994, on 29 May. October 31,

2023 Thalia Gerzso, _London School of Economics and Political Science_ Two conditions enable courts to take the risk of nullifying the elections of ruling party candidates. September 8, 2023

David B. Moore, _University of Johannesburg_ Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections look like their predecessors: stolen. But this one is a bit different. Opposition strategies and regional responses

have changed too. What does this mean for the future? August 22, 2023 Chipo Dendere, _Wellesley College_ Nelson Chamisa defines himself as a social democrat who believes in providing

substantial welfare to support healthcare and basic education. June 29, 2023 Kealeboga J Maphunye, _University of South Africa_ Observers regularly face dangers owing to political

instability, insecurity, violence and other crises in some countries. June 18, 2023 Collette Schulz-Herzenberg, _Stellenbosch University_ and Robert Mattes, _University of Cape Town_

Dissatisfied ANC voters were much more likely to switch their votes if they held positive views of an opposition party. However, the problem for the opposition is that few people held these

views. May 22, 2023 Mohamed Haji Ingiriis, _King's College London_ Whichever way the ongoing armed conflict ends, the loser will be Somaliland president Muse Bihi Abdi. May 3, 2023

Chikodiri Nwangwu, _University of Nigeria_ Electoral violence, low voter turnout, ethnic politics and voters’ suppression were notable features of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria.

February 23, 2023 Thomas Molony, _University of Edinburgh_ and Robert Macdonald, _University of Edinburgh_ Voters speak favourably about the potential of observation to improve overall

electoral quality and transparency. February 16, 2023 Emmanuel Remi Aiyede, _University of Ibadan_ Logistical challenges facing the 2023 elections remain huge given the number of political

parties, the security environment and the number of contestants at various levels. February 15, 2023 Adeyemi Balogun, _Osun State University_ Damage to the fragile Nigerian state is one

possible fallout of mixing religion with politics. November 2, 2022 Khabele Matlosa, _University of Johannesburg_ The new coalition government must act quickly to address the kingdom’s

massive socio-economic problems, and restore faith in democracy. October 21, 2022 John Aerni-Flessner, _Michigan State University_ Unable to change the country’s vulnerability to shifts in

the global and regional economy, the new prime minister Matekane has few economic levers to pull. October 14, 2022 Hoolo 'Nyane, _University of Limpopo_ The new governing coalition

enters office amid euphoria and excitement. There are great expectations it will end corruption and fix the ailing economy.