Africa Regional Page



Africa Throughout Africa, IRI is working to support democracy in authoritarian states and countries making the transition to democracy, promote open and transparent elections, strengthen electoral processes and political parties, increase government transparency and accountability, and ensure the right of all Africans to be represented fairly and justly by their governments.


Angolan Women put IRI Training into Action IRI Poll Finds Majority of Angolans Plan to Vote


IRI Statement on Kenya Exit Poll IRI Statement on Post-Election Violence in Kenya IRI Delegation Praises Kenyan People for Successful Election, Urges Continued Acceptance of the Democratic Process


IRI Sponsors Public Affairs Radio Talk Shows IRI to Honor Mrs. Laura Bush and Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf with 2006 Freedom Award


IRI Vice President Part of Presidential Delegation to Mali's Presidential Inauguration IRI Contributes to Malian Community of Democracies Conference Preparations


Mainstreaming The Disabled Into Governance, Leadership Nigeria IRI President Testifies on the Legitimacy of Nigeria’s 2007 Elections Nigeria's Elections Below Acceptable Standards


IRI Co-hosts Panel on Democratization in Somaliland Elections Assessment Report: 2005 Parliamentary Elections IRI Continues Commitment to Muslim Women


IRI Hosts Chairman of Sudan’s Public Accounts Committee IRI Training Helps Sudanese Women Prepare for Greater Role in Politics IRI Hosts South Sudan Legislative Assembly Women's League in Kenya


Parliamentarians Meet with Disability Advocates in the U.S. IRI Poll Finds Need for Voter Education in Uganda


IRI Africa Director Testifies on the Prospects for Democracy in Zimbabwe