Tag: Presidential Election
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NPP Primaries: 211,849 Delegates Vote Saturday
Overview of the NPP Presidential Primaries The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set for a pivotal confirmation of leadership as 211,849 delegates prepare to vote on Saturday, January 31. The tally — released by the party in its official data — underscores the scale of the party’s internal process to select its next presidential candidate.…
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Center-Left Candidate Seguro Sings Victory in Portugal’s Presidential Election First Round, Exit Polls Show
Center-Left Leads Portugal’s Presidential Race in Early Exit Polls Portugal’s presidential contest appears to tilt toward a center-left victory as exit polls released Sunday evening point to a first-round win for António José Seguro, a former head of the Socialist Party. The results mark a surprising turn in a race that had been considered open,…
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Center-Left Candidate Sees Surprise First-Round Win in Portugal Presidential Election, Exit Polls Suggest
Exit Polls Show Center-Left Victory in Portugal’s First Round Portugal faced a dramatic political moment as exit polls released on Sunday evening pointed to a surprising first-round victory for António José Seguro, a former head of the Socialist Party. The early projections place the center-left candidate in a comfortable position to advance to a runoff,…
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Center-Left Triumph in Portugal: Exit Poll Signals First-Round Presidential Victory
Portugal’s Presidential Race: A Surprising First-Round Win? The early results from Sunday’s exit polls suggest a surprising turn in Portugal’s presidential contest. António José Seguro, a former head of the Socialist Party and a recognizable figure in Portuguese politics, appears to have secured a strong lead that could propel him to victory in the first…
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Uganda Elections 2026: Museveni Seeks Seventh Term in Tense Vote
Overview: A Decade-Plus in Power Faces a Critical Test Uganda headed to the polls under a cloud of anticipation as 81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni sought a seventh term, aiming to extend a four-decade rule that has shaped the country’s politics, economy, and security over generations. The election drew a mix of supporters who credit Museveni…
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Uganda Elections Explained: Pop Star Challenge Meets Autocrat Amid Crackdown
Overview: A high-stakes rematch in Uganda Millions of Ugandans are casting their ballots in a pivotal presidential election that pits a former pop star against the country’s longstanding, aging autocrat. The contest reflects a dramatic shift from the last vote in 2021, when the president faced a once-popular rival who now embodies a renewed challenge…
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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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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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Leaders Race Ahead in Africa: Power Consolidation Headlines from Guinea and the Central African Republic
Two Elections, Two Paths to Power As a pivotal weekend of voting unfolds, citizens in Guinea and the Central African Republic (CAR) head to the polls to elect presidents who could redefine leadership and influence across their nations. Analysts say both contests center on who can consolidate power in environments where security, economic pressures, and…
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Taoiseach Aware of Gavin Tenant Issue Before Fianna Fáil Presidential Bid Selection
Background Irish politics has been focused on the upcoming presidential bid by a former rugby captain, with Fianna Fáil seeking to present a candidate who could appeal to a broad coalition. In the run-up to the party’s selection process, questions emerged about whether the party leadership, including the Taoiseach, were aware of a potential issue…