Tag: Election
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Uganda Election Chief Faces Threats Over presidential Results Declaration
Uganda: Election Chief Confronts Pressure Over Results The head of Uganda’s electoral body has reported receiving threats tied to the declaration of presidential results. Simon Byabakama, who oversees the Electoral Commission, said he would not be intimidated by warnings allegedly issued by senior state officials ahead of the official results announcement from Thursday’s voting. What…
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UN Warns of Widespread Repression Ahead of Uganda’s Presidential Election
UN Raises Alarm Over Uganda’s Looming Presidential Election The United Nations Human Rights Office warned Friday that Uganda’s forthcoming presidential election is likely to be characterized by widespread repression and intimidation directed at opposition figures, activists, journalists, and perceived critics. The assessment underscores growing concerns about the electoral environment in the East African nation as…
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Myanmar election: Military-backed USDP leads after Phase 1
Overview: A pivotal moment in Myanmar’s post-coup landscape Myanmar’s political terrain remains deeply unsettled as the first phase of the country’s general election proceeds under heightened scrutiny. The Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), widely associated with the military that seized power in 2021, appeared to be leading early tallies reported by state media. The…
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Myanmar Election Under Military Rule Opens Amid Civil War Fallout
Election Kicks Off in a Country in Flux Voters across Myanmar gathered at polling stations on Sunday for the opening phase of the country’s first general election in five years. The vote is taking place under the oversight of the ruling military government, which seized power in a 2021 coup that sparked a prolonged civil…
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Myanmar’s Election Kicks off Under Military Rule Amid Civil War
Overview: Ballots Begin in a Country at War Voters in Myanmar headed to polling stations on Sunday for the first phase of the country’s long-awaited general election, the first since 2018. The vote, conducted under the supervision of the military government that seized power in a 2021 coup, is taking place as a civil war…
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Central African Republic Elections: Touadéra Seeks Third Term
Overview: A pivotal vote in a turbulent year Voters across the Central African Republic (CAR) are heading to ballot stations on Sunday, as President Faustin-Archange Touadéra seeks a controversial third term. The day marks the culmination of a quadruple election that includes the presidential contest, parliamentary elections, a nationwide civil registry vote, and referendums on…
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Election underway in military-ruled Myanmar amid conflict
Overview: a vote under military supervision Myanmar began its first general election in five years, conducted under the tight oversight of the country’s military government. With a civil war raging in multiple regions, the vote marks a significant moment in a nation long challenged by political upheaval and conflict. Observers and citizens alike sought clarity…
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Commentary: An assassination raises the stakes for Bangladesh and India
Introduction: A volatile turning point for South Asia The political landscape in Bangladesh and its relationship with India faces a sharp turn after the assassination that unsettled regional stability. With a general election set for February 12, 2026, Bangladeshi authorities and international observers are closely watching how the incident reshapes domestic politics, security policies, and…
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Tanzania Election Crackdown: Unlawful Lethal Force Allegations
Background to the Tanzania Election Protests As Tanzania conducted heated local and national elections, observers and residents reported mass protests across several cities. Claims quickly emerged that security forces responded with excessive force, raising serious questions about civil liberties, the right to peaceful assembly, and state accountability. While authorities have cited security concerns and public…
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New Leadership Takes Charge in Volleyball as Keotsene Edges Past Magang in Tight Vote
New Leadership Emerges After a Turbulent Chapter The national volleyball community is stepping into a new era following a closely contested election that brought a change at the helm of the federation. A motion of no confidence against the Tsoseletso Magang-led executive committee in August precipitated upheaval, and over the weekend, the vote concluded with…