2027 elections
Coverage of 2027 elections in the Nexus archive.
- Milei says he has chosen a 2027 running mate amid rupture with his vice president
Argentine President Javier Milei has selected a vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 elections but has not disclosed the name. The announcement comes amid an open conflict with his current vice president, Victoria Villarruel.
- Nigeria: Young Nigerian Women Want to Go Into Politics - Party Rules and Older Men Keep Them Out
Young Nigerian women are interested in entering politics, but party rules and older men are preventing their participation. Key decisions about the 2027 elections are occurring in party offices and through powerful political figures.
- Memorial Lecture: Sanwo-Olu, media experts honour Jakande, seek credible 2027 elections
The Nigerian Guild of Editors organized a memorial lecture to honor Jakande's legacy in governance and journalism. The event, attended by Sanwo-Olu and media experts, emphasized the need for credible 2027 elections.
- Kenya: Kenya's 'Political Gangs' Fuel Election Fears
Violent disruptions of political and civic events in Kenya are raising concerns about the use of hired gangs as the country approaches 2027 elections.
- Kenya's 'political gangs' fuel election fears
Violent disruptions of political and civic events in Kenya are raising concerns about the use of hired gangs as the country approaches the 2027 elections.
- France 2027 Elections: A clash of two extremes could lead to 'easy' Le Pen win
The Financial Times' Victor Mallet warns that France's two-round election system in the 2027 elections could force center voters to choose between far-right and far-left extremes, potentially leading to a #LePen victory. This system may open the door for a far-right win over the far-left.
- US to watch Nigeria’s 2027 elections, says Congressman
The US will monitor Nigeria’s 2027 elections, according to Congressman Riley Moore. He emphasized close attention to how the elections unfold and are executed.
- NDC lawmakers condemn court ruling voiding party registration, allege plot against opposition
NDC lawmakers condemned a court ruling that voided their party registration, alleging a coordinated plot against the opposition. They pledged to challenge the judgment through legal avenues before the 2027 elections.
- Nigeria: Nigeria's Ruling Party Has Not Released Final List of Senatorial Candidates for 2027 Elections
Nigeria's ruling party has not released the final list of senatorial candidates for the 2027 elections. The report is attributed to Africa Check.
- Africa: How Voluntary and Safe Are Burundian Refugee Returns From Tanzania?
The coercive repatriation of Burundian refugees from Tanzania risks creating cycles of displacement ahead of Burundi's 2027 elections. The article highlights concerns about the safety and voluntariness of refugee returns.
- 2027 Elections: Forensic Institute calls for ‘stress test’ of INEC’s technology six months to elections
The Centre for Informed Forensic and Cybersecurity for Integrity of Nations (CIFCFIN) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a 'stress test' of its technology six months before the 2027 elections. This call was made by CIFCFIN's Founder and Chairman, Iliyasu Gashinbaki, during Democracy Day celebrations in Abuja.
- LP presidential flagbearer unveils agenda as party ratifies 1,211 candidates for 2027 elections
The LP presidential flagbearer unveiled an agenda as the party ratified 1,211 candidates for the 2027 elections during an NEC meeting in Abuja. The candidates were approved at a National Executive Committee meeting held on Thursday.
- EFCC boss calls for credible 2027 elections
The EFCC chairman emphasized combating vote buying and selling to ensure credible 2027 elections, stating these practices undermine democracy and governance.
- Protesters shut 13 oil facilities, threaten Nigeria’s 400,000-barrel daily output
Protesters shut down 13 oil flow stations in Delta State due to the Warri ward delineation dispute, threatening to cut Nigeria’s crude output by up to 400,000 barrels per day. This shutdown raises concerns about revenue losses and a potential political crisis ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Warri Ijaw, Urhobo groups accuse Tinubu of interfering in INEC delineation exercise
Ijaw-Urhobo group accuses President Tinubu of undermining a Supreme Court-backed electoral delineation exercise in Warri, raising concerns over INEC's independence and the rule of law ahead of the 2027 elections.
- PRP clears Donald Duke as presidential candidate, 420 others for 2027 elections
PRP has cleared Donald Duke as its presidential candidate and 420 others for the 2027 elections following the review of primaries by the Primaries Appeal Committee and approval by the NWC.