The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of Kenya has announced that the next general election will take place on Tuesday, August 10, 2027. This announcement was made during the launch of the Election Operation Plan for 2025 to 2027, which includes a comprehensive election calendar to assist public officers, political parties, and candidates in their preparations.

Sweden held a closely contested general election on September 13, 2026, in which foreign policy, particularly the country's stance on Israel-Palestine, featured prominently in the campaign. According to Legit.ng, the competing political blocs were deeply divided over the issue, and a potential change in government could reshape Sweden's approach to the conflict, making the outcome significant for the nation's future diplomatic direction.

Political parties in Nigeria have less than 11 days to withdraw or replace candidates submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 governorship elections, as disputes over candidature continue in several states. According to LEADERSHIP, checks revealed that major parties including the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are affected by the looming substitution deadline, which will determine the final list of candidates contesting the polls.

Political parties are campaigning in municipalities across KwaZulu-Natal ahead of South Africa's Local Government Elections, which are scheduled to take place on November 4. According to SABC Politics, parties are on the campaign trail in the province as they seek voter support in the upcoming municipal polls.

The ANC has approached a South African court seeking an order declaring its candidate lists and nominations 'validly submitted' to the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). According to TimesLIVE, the party wants the court to direct the IEC to include the affected lists and nominations in the upcoming election. The legal challenge concerns candidate lists that were reportedly excluded or disputed ahead of the polls.

Political parties are expected to submit their preferred nominees for leadership positions, as stated by Gana, who is awaiting evidence from these parties before providing an update to the committee. This process is crucial for the upcoming political developments.