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Election Snapshot
Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: 2023 General Elections
The Democratic Republic of the Congo will hold general elections on December 20, 2023. The ballot will be held for the president, members of the National Assembly, members of the provincial assemblies, and municipal councils.
Election FAQ
Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: 2018 General Elections
On December 30, Congolese citizens went to the polls to vote in presidential, national and provincial elections. If the elections took place without violence, this would be the first peaceful democratic transfer of power in the DRC since it gained independence from Belgium in 1960. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: 2018 General Elections.
Election FAQ
Elections in Guinea: 2015 Presidential Elections
On October 11, citizens of Guinea will head to the polls to vote in their country’s second democratic presidential election.
Election FAQ
Elections in Guinea: September 24 Legislative Elections
On September 24, Guineans head to the polls to elect a new National Assembly. IFES' frequently asked questions (FAQs) Elections in Guinea: September 24 Legislative Elections shed light on the polls.
Election Material
Ballot
Guinea First Round Presidential Ballot 2010
Ballot from the first round of the Guinean Presidential Election held on June 27, 2010 and contested by 24 candidates each representing a different political party. The second round was held on November 7, 2010 with frontrunners Alpha CONDE and Cellou Dalien DIALLO on the ballot.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Campagne nationale d'education a la citoyenneté
“Campagne nationale d'éducation à la citoyenneté” is a pamphlet from May 2005, available in French, which briefly describes 14 rights or duties that are the responsibility of citizens of Guinea. The document, published with the help of IFES, explains the importance of a birth certificate, the benefits of paying taxes and the civil duty to register and vote.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Campagne nationale d'education electorale
“Campagne nationale d’education electorale” is a pamphlet from May 2005, available in French, which educates readers about their right and responsibility to vote. The document, published with the help of IFES, prepares citizens for the 2005 Presidential Election in Guinea where they are strongly encouraged to vote. Additionally, the pamphlet provides information about voter registration and what to look for in a candidate.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Campagne nationale d'education a la citoyenneté : Conference - Debat
“Campagne nationale d’education a la citoyenneté: Conférence – Débat” is a pamphlet from 2005, available in French, which explains the electoral system and the different facets of the constitution in Guinea – mostly importantly it tries to educate citizens on how they can have access to the government and its services by participating in politics. The document, published with the help of IFES, contains a glossary of terms connected to human rights and a letter serving as an example for how to file a complaint.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Les vertus de la non-violence
“Les vertus de la non-violence” is a report from June 2000, available in French, which focuses on non-violence and the importance of discussion and compromise in the process of conflict resolution. The document, published by the organization Medias pour la Paix, lists the benefits of non-violence in promoting peace and development in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Cours Sur la Democratie le Developpement et la Paix
“Cours Sur la Démocratie le Développement et la Paix” is a teaching guide from January 2000, available in French, which provides instructions for different activities that will promote democratic culture in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The document, published with the help of IFES, lists several terms such as citizen, state, and elections then stages a discussion-based activity that will promote the understanding of how important the concept is to the development of democracy and peace.