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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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. […]
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 […]
Guinea Reintegrated into African Union Following Elections after Military Coup
GUINEA – The African Union (AU) on Thursday reintegrated Guinea after it successfully conducted general elections, transitioning from military to constitutional rule following the military coup in 2021. During the 1325th meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council in Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf informed members that Guinea had reached a “decisive […]
Uganda Heads to Polls as President Yoweri Museveni Seeks 7th Term
UGANDA – Presidential and parliamentary elections begun in Uganda on Thursday, with president Yoweri Museveni seeking a 7th term. Polls opened at 7 am local time (0400GMT), scheduled to end at 4 pm (1300GMT). 81-year-old Museveni has ruled Uganda since 1986. He faces seven challengers, including 43-year-old opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi […]
Central African Republic General Elections Begin
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC – General elections in Central African Republic begun early Sunday Dec. 28, with the incumbent President Faustin-Archange Touadera seeking a third term. Voters were casting their ballots in presidential, legislative, regional and municipal elections. Roughly 2.3 million people are eligible to take part in the election at 6,762 polling stations, according to […]
Myanmar Holds 3-Phased General Elections
MYANMAR – The first phase of the 3-phased general elections in Myanmar begun on Sunday Dec 28, in 102 townships. This is the first election since 2021 military coup. The second and third phases will be held on Jan. 11 and Jan. 25, respectively. Sunday’s polls begun at 6 am local time (2315GMT Saturday). The […]
Guinea Closes Borders Ahead of Presidential Election
GUINEA – In a move aimed at ensuring security in the Sunday Dec. 28 presidential elections, Guinea have temporarily closed its borders and imposed a nationwide vehicle movement curb. A government decree, issued Saturday by the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralization, details measures to protect voters, candidates, electoral staff, and materials on polling day […]
Jose Antonio Kast Wins Chile Presidential Run-off
CHILE – Jose Antonio Kast of the far-right Republican Party on Sunday won the Chile presidential run-off, defeating Jeannette Jara. Kast won with 58.17% of the vote, while Communist Party member and former Labor Minister Jara got 41.83%. Jara conceded defeat shortly after the initial tally, saying “democracy spoke loud and clear.” “I just spoke […]
Preliminary Honduras Presidential Election Results Show Nasry Asfura Leading
HONDURAS – Preliminary Honduras presidential election results on Sunday showed the Conservative candidate Nasry Asfura leading in the early tallies released by the electoral authority. With 6,559 of 19,152 tally sheets processed – 34.25 percent of the total – the National Electoral Council (CNE) reported that Asfura, leader of the National Party of Honduras and […]