South Africa's Electoral Court has dismissed an application by the United Democratic Front Party to submit ward-candidate nominations after the 28 August 2026 deadline. The court found that the Electoral Commission (IEC) could not grant a party-specific exemption to the cutoff, according to IOL. The ruling means the party's late nominations will not be accepted, upholding the deadline applied uniformly to all parties ahead of the elections.

A court has issued a ruling that halts Eskom's ultimatum regarding the cut-off or take-over of services in the Dr Beyers Naudé Municipality. The decision confirms the legal requirements necessary for the Distribution Agency Agreement, clarifying the obligations and processes involved in the municipality's dealings with Eskom.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of an appeal regarding the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, and three other political parties until July 7. The adjournment allows the involved parties to file and exchange their briefs of argument before the substantive hearing takes place.

Concerns regarding Nigeria's multi-party democracy have intensified due to recent court rulings impacting smaller political parties. These parties are worried that ongoing legal disputes and threats of deregistration may hinder their ability to participate in the upcoming 2027 general elections. This situation has sparked renewed discussions about political inclusion, constitutional rights, and the viability of Nigeria's multi-party system, according to Leadership (NG).

The ANC has filed court papers challenging the exclusion of unregistered candidates ahead of South Africa's local government elections. According to the party, it was unable to register the candidates because of technical glitches in the Electoral Commission's (IEC) system. The legal action seeks to address the registration failures so the affected candidates can participate in the polls.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has confirmed that the next election in Kenya will take place on August 10, 2027. The commission plans to petition Parliament for legislation that establishes minimum academic qualifications for candidates seeking elective office, citing concerns over court rulings that have weakened enforcement of educational requirements. IEBC National Steering Committee chairperson Evans Masiti emphasized the need for defined academic thresholds for political leaders.