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Kosovo's Year of Elections 2025

Kosovo’s 2025 electoral year marked an unprecedented period of political activity, with three major electoral processes held within ten months, including parliamentary, local, and early parliamentary elections. While the elections demonstrated procedural integrity and competitive democratic processes, they also exposed persistent structural barriers to women’s political participation and leadership.

NDI Pre-Election Assessment Mission to Zambia Offers Recommendations Ahead of Upcoming Polls

Lusaka, Zambia – A pre-election assessment mission deployed to Zambia by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) presented its findings and recommendations ahead of the country’s August 13, 2026, general elections.

Lawfare and Its Impact on Electoral Integrity in Africa

In recent African electoral cycles, "lawfare"—the deliberate weaponization of legal frameworks and criminal justice systems—has emerged as a significant threat to electoral integrity. This brief explores common manifestations of lawfare in the context of African elections, explores tools to combat or mitigate the impacts, including the potential use of inter-party dialogue platforms, and offers questions for further reflection.

NDI Deploys Pre-Election Assessment Mission to Zambia

Lusaka, Zambia - The National Democratic Institute (NDI) is deploying a pre-election assessment mission to Zambia from April 25-30 in the lead-up to the August 2026 general elections.

The delegation will assess the political environment and administrative preparations for the elections and offer practical recommendations to stakeholders on measures to be taken ahead of the polls to enhance the credibility, transparency, and participation in the process.

Five Things to Know: Critical Minerals and Why Democracy Matters

The minerals powering your phone, your car, and your doctor’s imaging equipment are also reshaping global politics. Countries are racing to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals — and the rules of that race will determine whether the windfall benefits everyone or just a few.