Tag: Elections
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Uganda: EC Rolls Out Voter Location Slips and Reassures on Biometric Kits Ahead of 2026 Elections
VLS rollout underway as Uganda reinforces election readiness As Uganda gears up for the 2026 General Elections, the country’s Electoral Commission (EC) has begun issuing Voter Location Slips (VLS) to voters nationwide. The move marks a deliberate step in the EC’s preparations, designed to streamline the voting process, reduce queues at polling stations, and ensure…
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Tanzania’s Protest Crackdown: Unlawful Use of Lethal Force and the Disappearance of Bodies
Overview of the accusations Human rights organizations and witnesses have raised serious concerns about the security crackdown following recent election protests in Tanzania. Credible reports allege that security forces used excessive and potentially unlawful lethal force against protesters, bystanders, and political opponents. In the aftermath, families say loved ones were killed or disappeared, with authorities…
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Crunch time for Najib Razak as Malaysia court rulings loom
High-stakes court decisions loom for Najib Razak Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak finds himself once again in the crosshairs of the nation’s legal and political theaters as two High Court rulings near. The outcomes, expected next week, could determine whether the jailed politician can mount a political comeback or whether his legal entanglements will…
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Trump Prime-Time Speech Analyzed: What the NPR Politics Podcast Reveals
Overview: What happened and why it mattered In a much-anticipated prime-time address, former President Donald Trump framed the current economic challenges as a burden of the Biden administration. The NPR Politics Podcast team breaks down the speech to separate rhetoric from policy, examining the claims, the evidence cited, and the broader political strategy at play.…
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Farage avoids police probe over 2024 election spending claims
Summary: No investigation into Farage over 2024 campaign spending Essex Police has announced that it will not pursue an investigation into Nigel Farage regarding claims that Reform UK overspent on his 2024 general election campaign. The decision comes after authorities said that more than a year had elapsed since the alleged offence, a factor which,…
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Kast Wins Chile Presidency, Signaling Sharp Rightward Turn
Kast Wins Chile Presidency and What It Means for the Country Jose Antonio Kast’s victory in Chile’s presidential election marks a pivotal moment in the country’s post-dictatorship political landscape. With a decisive lead that secured him the presidency, Kast campaigned on a platform focused on security, tougher migration controls, and a reassessment of social policies.…
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Burnham Eyes Return to Parliament to Challenge Starmer
Burnham’s Parliamentary Return: A Bold Labour Strategy Andy Burnham, the long-serving mayor of Greater Manchester, is reportedly hoping to return to Parliament by next summer. The move, if confirmed, would place him in a direct political contest with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, potentially reshaping the party’s leadership dynamics and the routing of its policy…
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Bolsonaro Begins 27-Year Prison Term: What It Means for Brazil’s Democracy
Background: The Sentence and the Coup Attempt Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro began serving a 27-year prison sentence after being convicted for leading a coup attempt aimed at overturning the 2022 election results. The ruling, handed down by Brazil’s courts after a lengthy inquiry, cited intent to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power and to…
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Guinea-Bissau Presidential Race: Both Leader Candidates Claim Victory as Results Await
The presidential race in Guinea-Bissau has entered a tense phase as both the incumbent and the main challenger publicly claim victory, even though the national electoral commission has not yet released official results. The competing narratives reflect a deeply polarized political landscape in a country where the outcome of the vote will shape the direction…
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New Leadership Emerges in Volleyball Federations After Confidence Vote
New Leadership Takes Charge in Volleyball Governance The volleyball community is navigating a watershed moment as leadership changed hands following a high-stakes motion of no confidence that toppled the Tsoseletso Magang-led executive committee in August. Over the weekend, George Keotsene secured the presidency in a tightly contested vote, pulling an 8-7 victory over the former…