REPUBLIC OF CONGO – The re-election of Republic of Congo’s President Denis Sassou Nguesso in March 15th presidential election was upheld by the Constitutional Court following allegations of irregularities, allowing him to serve for the 5th term. Nguesso won the election with 94.90% of the votes cast, beating six candidates, said a statement issued by […]
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Slovenia’s Freedom Movement Party ( Gibanje Svoboda)Wins Parliamentary Elections
SLOVENIA – Slovenia’s ruling Freedom Movement party (Gibanje Svoboda) secured a win on the Sunday’s parliamentary elections, as nearly all votes were counted. Prime Minister Robert Golob’s center-left Freedom Movement won 28.62% of the vote, narrowly ahead of former right-wing populist leader Janez Jansa’s Slovenian Democratic Party, which received 27.95%, broadcaster RTV reported. With 99.85% […]
Anutin Charnvirakul Re-Elected as Prime Minister of Thailand
THAILAND – Anutin Charnvirakul was on Thursday re-elected as prime minister of Thailand under the Bhumjaithai Party, according to local reports. The House of Representatives re-elected Anutin, 59, after he secured support from some 293 lawmakers in the 500-seat lower house. His nearest rival received 119 votes, while 86 lawmakers abstained. Anutin is the 32nd […]
Republic of Congo Heads to Polls with 82 Years Old Denis Sassou Nguesso Seeking 5th Term
REPUBLIC OF CONGO – The Republic of Congo began voting on Sunday’s presidential election, with incumbent Denis Sassou Nguesso, 82, projected to win. Polls opened at 6 am (0500GMT) and will remain open until 6 pm (1700GMT). More than 2.6 million registered voters aged 18 and above are eligible to cast their ballots. Sassou Nguesso […]
Colombia’s Historical Pact Alliance (El Pacto Historico) Wins Congressional Elections
COLOMBIA – Colombia’s ruling Historical Pact Alliance (El Pacto Historico) won the Sunday’s congressional elections, according to preliminary results. Voters went to the polls to elect members of the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as to take part in inter-party primaries that will determine candidates for the upcoming presidential election. According to […]
Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani Dissolves Parliament
KOSOVO – The Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani on Friday dissolved the parliament after a constitutional deadline left lawmakers unable to elect a new president. Speaking at a press conference, Osmani said attempts in parliament late Thursday to elect a new president were unsuccessful. Calling the situation a major misfortune for the state, Osmani said: “Today, […]
How Democrat’s Gaza Stance Impacted Kamala Harris Presidential Bid
USA – A Sunday report revealed how Democrat’s Gaza stance impacted Kamala Harris presidential bid, resulting to her defeat. Harris, who lost to Donald Trump, had sought during her campaign to balance strong backing for Israel with calls for a ceasefire and expressions of concern for Palestinian civilians in Gaza and hostages held by Hamas. […]
Bangladesh Nationalist Party Wins General Elections
BANGLADESH – The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Friday claimed victory in Thursday’s general elections, while Jamaat-e-Islami party expressed concern over vote counting process. Bangladesh held general elections on Thursday, the first since the 2024 popular uprising that ousted the government of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Election authorities have not declared the official results […]
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Leads General Election
BANGLADESH – Early results on Friday showed Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leading in the country’s general election, after millions took to the ballots on Thursday. The BNP is leading with 198 constituencies so far, according to the Dhaka Tribune. Alliances led by the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami are the two main contenders, as Hasina‘s Awami League […]
SAVE America Act Requiring Proof of Citizenship in Voting Passes in House of Representatives
USA – The SAVE America Act was on Wednesday passed by the Republicans in the US House of Representatives, an act that imposes strict requirements in voting. The legislation, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and identification at the ballot box, passed in a narrow 218-213 vote. Conservatives are now weighing strategies to […]
Donald Trump Wants US Voters to Proof Citizenship
USA – Donald Trump criticized the American voting system, saying it’s rigged and demanded strict restrictions, including voter ID and the requirement of all US voters to proof citizenship. “America’s elections are rigged, stolen, and a laughing stock all over the world. We are either going to fix them, or we won’t have a country […]
Antonio Jose Seguro Elected President of Portugal
PORTUGAL – Socialist Party candidate Antonio Jose Seguro became the president of Portugal on Sunday after securing a 66.2% of the vote in the second round of presidential elections. More than 11 million voters went to the polls to choose a new president to succeed Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, who was not eligible to run […]
Laura Fernandez Delgado Leads Costa Rica Presidential Elections
COSTA RICA – Laura Fernandez Delgado, a conservative running on the ruling Sovereign People’s Party (PPSO) ticket, was on Sunday announced as the leading presidential candidate by the country’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE). Fernandez Delgado – considered the political heir of outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves Robles – holds an overwhelming advantage over the rest of […]
Nasry “Tito” Asfura Sworn in as Honduras President
HONDURAS – Nasry “Tito” Asfura was on Tuesday sworn in as Honduras president, beginning his 2026-2030 term. “We have to get to work with humility. Time has started to run, and we have to solve people’s problems in order to serve them,” Asfura said in his first speech as president. The ceremony in Tegucigalpa, the […]
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Restores Internet Access
UGANDA – The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) announced on Monday that it had fully restored internet access, after a temporary shutdown implementation before the Jan. 15 general elections. The UCC said in a statement that all online services are now fully operational nationwide, with all restrictions lifted following the completion of “necessary technical and security […]