Tag: Election Integrity
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Tanzania President Blames Foreign Actors for Deadly Protests After Disputed Election
Background: A Contested Election and Unrest Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan faced widespread domestic and international scrutiny after a tightly watched election that left two major opposition candidates barred from challenging her bid for a second term. Protests erupted in major towns in the wake of the results, with security forces clashing with demonstrators and…
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Chadema Claims No Genuine Election in Tanzania as Curfew Enforces Tense After Polls
Overview: Elections in Turbulent Tanzania The recent Tanzanian elections have sparked a political confrontation that mirrors deep-seated tensions within the country’s electoral system. Chadema, Tanzania’s main opposition party, publicly rejected President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s victory, arguing that the process did not reflect a genuine, free, and fair contest. The rejection comes as authorities imposed a…
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Chadema Rejects Tanzania Election, Framing Curfew as Unfolding Crisis
Overview: Chadema challenges the election results The main opposition party Chadema has rejected President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s reported landslide victory in Tanzania’s elections, arguing that the process did not meet international or domestic standards for a free and fair vote. In the wake of the announcement and the subsequent curfew imposed by authorities, protests erupted…
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Chadema Rejects Tanzania Election as Curfew Keeps Protests Quiet
Context: Tanzania’s election and the opposition response Tollows reports that President Samia Suluhu Hassan won a landslide victory in Tanzania’s elections, the country faced a wave of protests and a government-imposed curfew. The main opposition party, Chadema, rejected the results, arguing that the electoral process was not free or fair and that genuine competition did…
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Jim Gavin Remains on Ballot as Presidential Returning Officer Confirms Count Will Proceed Normally
Jim Gavin Appears on the Ballot Despite Withdrawal The Presidential Returning Officer has confirmed that Jim Gavin will appear on the ballot for the presidential election, even after the Fianna Fáil candidate’s dramatic withdrawal from the race. The ruling clarifies that once nomination papers are delivered, a candidate may withdraw before the ruling on nominations…
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Moldova Wraps Up Parliamentary Elections as Turnout Reaches 52%
Turnout and the Electoral Landscape Moldova has completed its parliamentary elections, with polling stations closing across the country. The Central Election Commission reported a turnout of about 52%, estimating that roughly 1.6 million citizens participated in the vote. Deputies are elected for four-year terms, and the Parliament comprises 101 seats. The election rules set thresholds…
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Moldova Elections: Pro-EU PAS Leads as Votes Are Counted
Partial results place PAS ahead As votes were tallied across Moldova, the Action and Solidarity Party, known as PAS and led by the pro-European president Maia Sandu, held a commanding position with about 44.5% of the vote, as roughly 80% of ballots were counted. The Russia-friendly Patriotic Bloc trailed with around 27.8%. The early tally…
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Moldova Parliament Elections: Outcomes and Implications
Turnout and initial results Moldova’s Central Election Commission reported a turnout of about 52 percent as polling stations closed, with roughly 1.6 million citizens participating in the parliamentary vote that will shape the country for the next four years. The election determines 101 deputies who will sit in parliament and set the course for governance,…
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Observing Moldova’s Quiet Election Day: EU Path in the Balance
Moldova’s Parliament Election Tests the EU Path On a day when Moldova held its parliamentary election, international observers watched closely for signs about the country’s trajectory toward deeper EU cooperation. The vote unfolded largely calmly, even as observers noted persistent concerns about external influence, including attempts linked to Russian actors, and internal vulnerabilities in campaign…
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Vice President Election Controversy: Cross-Voting in India
Understanding the Cross-Voting Controversy in India’s Vice President Election The recent Vice President election in India has ignited a political storm, primarily due to allegations of cross-voting among members of various parties. As the nation gears up for this crucial electoral process, differing opinions and accusations have filled the political arena, complicating what should be…