Election coverage — Patio Pulse

Elections shape lives and politics across Africa. On this tag page you’ll find our latest articles, live updates, explainers, and analysis focused on national and local elections across the continent. Use this feed to follow campaigns, track results, and understand what each vote means for people on the ground.

We cover five main things: who’s running, how voting works, official results, legal fights after polls, and what winners plan to do. That means candidate profiles, party platforms, voter registration guides, polling-day reports, and deep-dive pieces that explain laws and timelines. When an election is live we push updates and summary pieces so you can follow fast-moving stories without getting lost.

How we report

Our reporters work with on-the-ground sources and official statements. For official numbers we rely on national electoral bodies like IEC (South Africa), INEC (Nigeria) and IEBC (Kenya) and we link directly to their sites and statements. We also flag unverified claims and label opinion or analysis clearly. If a story includes a correction, we publish a visible note so you know what changed.

Look for short explainers if you need a quick answer: how to check voter registration, how ballots are counted, and what a runoff means. For readers who want more, our analysis pieces break down electoral law, coalition math, and regional implications. We avoid jargon and keep each piece focused so you can get what you need fast.

Stay safe and smart

On voting day safety and accurate information matter most. Trust official electoral websites for results first. Cross-check fast-breaking claims with at least two reputable outlets. Watch out for social posts that lack source links, and be wary of images or videos shared without context — reverse-image search is a quick way to spot reused footage.

If you’re traveling to vote or observe, check local security updates and register with your embassy if you’re foreign. Report voter suppression, intimidation or irregularities to local election monitors and to our tips inbox so we can follow up. We run fact-checks on viral claims and explain legal steps when results are disputed, including court timelines and how recounts work.

For journalists and researchers: use our tag to find past reporting, timelines and primary-source links. If you need data or on-the-ground contacts, email our editors for help. Readers who want fast alerts can subscribe to push notifications or our election newsletter to get important updates straight to their inbox.

Follow the Election tag on Patio Pulse to stay updated. Send tips, photos, or corrections — we read them. Elections change lives; staying informed helps you act, vote, and hold leaders to account.

Need country-specific updates? Use filters at the top of this page to pick a country, or click tags inside an article to see related coverage. You can also save stories to read later and share verified reports with friends. Want to contribute? Email [email protected] with location, time and photos. We verify and respond quickly. Together we make election coverage clearer and more useful for everyone. Stay curious, stay safe.