Tag: Elections 2025
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ODM to Tackle Party Rebels in January as Divisions Emerge
Ottawa-style party discipline in Kenya? Kenya’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is signaling a stringent approach to internal dissent as National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed announced that the party will confront members suspected of being sponsored to undermine the party from January next year. The plan underscores growing tensions within ODM as it braces for…
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Umno Youth to Hold Special Convention to Probe Cooperation with Pakatan Harapan
Umno Youth to Convene for Grassroots Feedback on PH Ties Umno Youth will stage a special convention on January 3 to gauge the sentiment of grassroots members on whether the party should continue its cooperation with Pakatan Harapan (PH). The move, announced by the wing’s chief, Datuk Dr Muhamed Akmal Saleh, signals a formal effort…
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New York’s big moment: A portrait of a city awaiting the Mamdani era
A sweltering walk and a city in motion On the eve of a transformative moment in New York politics, Zohran Mamdani did what many next-door neighbors do when the city hums a little too loudly: he took a walk. The night was thick with heat and possibility as he threaded his way north from Manhattan’s…
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Guinea and CAR Elections: General and Mathematician Face Off as Leaders Seek Power Consolidation
Two Nations, Two Paths to Power In West and Central Africa, Sunday’s polls are drawing global attention. Citizens in Guinea and the Central African Republic (CAR) head to the polls to elect presidents amid a charged political climate. Analysts describe the contest as more than a routine electoral exercise; it is a test of how…
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Poll shows Labour ahead of National but no party can govern alone
Labour leads but race for governance remains unsettled The latest The Post/Freshwater Strategy poll puts Labour firmly in the lead with 38% support, an increase of four points since the previous survey. National sits eight points behind on 30%, marking a clear but not insurmountable gap as voters continue to weigh which party should preside…
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BJP appoints Piyush Goyal for Tamil Nadu polls, Baijayant Panda for Assam campaign
Overview of the BJP’s new electoral assignments The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced new organizational assignments aimed at strengthening its election machinery in two key states ahead of upcoming polls. Union Minister Piyush Goyal has been named the party’s poll in-charge for Tamil Nadu, while Lok Sabha MP Baijayant Panda has been placed in…
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Like Father, Like Daughter: Winnie Joins Fray in Raila’s Political Empire
Introduction: A New Chapter in the Odinga Saga In Kenyan politics, dynasties are as influential as party machines. The Odinga family has long stood at the center of the country’s political theatre, with Raila Odinga shaping more than a generation’s political discourse. Now, whispers have grown louder: Winnie Odinga, Raila’s daughter, is stepping into the…
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Congress to Convene Review Meeting on SIR in 12 States and UTs
Overview: Congress calls for a high-level review The Congress party has scheduled a comprehensive review meeting on November 18, 2025, bringing together in-charges, state unit chiefs, Congress Legislature Party leaders, and secretaries from 12 states and union territories where the SIR process is underway. The move comes amid ongoing political sensitivity following Bihar’s poll outcomes…
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Star Exit from GRS: Sabah’s Political Shake-Up and What It Means for 2025
Overview: STAR’s Departure Marks a New Phase in Sabah’s Politics The departure of Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) from Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) on 2 October 2025 signals more than a routine reshuffle in Sabah’s coalitions. It reflects a broader pattern of realignments across Malaysia’s eastern states, where local issues, leadership dynamics, and electoral calculations…
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STAR Exits GRS: Sabah’s 2025 Political Shake-Up
Overview: STAR’s Departure and Its Context The exit of Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) from the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition on 2 October 2025 marks a significant but debatably “mortar and pestle” moment in Sabah’s political landscape. Coming just five days before a crucial dissolution or electoral event, the move intensifies the state’s already…