Tag: Urban governance
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Sakaja breaks silence on collapsed building, targets rogue developers in Nairobi
Nairobi Gov. Sakaja Breaks Silence After South C Collapse Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has finally addressed the public after nearly 72 hours of silence following the tragic collapse of a mixed-use multi-storey building at the South C shopping centre. The disaster, which authorities confirmed claimed two lives, has intensified scrutiny over construction practices and the…
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Metros at the Frontline: Local Elections Forge Battlegrounds in South Africa’s Metropolitan Municipalities
Metros as the Heart of Local Elections Metropolitan municipalities are shaping up as the pivotal arenas for this year’s local government elections. After a bruising national and provincial vote in 2024, political parties are recalibrating strategies to win urban influence where most residents live, work, and seek reliable public services. The battle in these dense…
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Metros emerge as pivotal battlegrounds in looming local government elections
Metros at the center of the local election battle Metropolitan municipalities are being framed as the decisive arenas in this year’s local government elections. After a bruising national and provincial vote in May 2024, where the ruling party faced significant losses, political parties are recalibrating their strategies to win control of the country’s major urban…
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Leftist Mamdani to take over as New York mayor under Trump’s shadow
New York’s Historic Moment Deserves Context As the clock strikes midnight and the calendar flips to 2026, New York City prepares to welcome its newest leader. Mamdani, a left-leaning figure with a long record of progressive advocacy, is poised to take the oath of office at an unexpected venue: an abandoned subway stop. The choice…
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Trump Says He’d Feel Very Comfortable With Mamdani in New York City, Framing Cost-of-Living as a Shared Focus
Background: A High-Profile Meeting in New York Former President Donald Trump publicly described a sense of alignment with New York City leader Mamdani during a press conference that underscored their shared focus on cost-of-living and urban policy. In a moment that drew attention from national pundits and local residents alike, Trump said he would “feel…
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Zohran Mamdani’s Win: Countering Social Perceptions in NYC
Introduction: A City Responds to a New Narrative Zohran Mamdani’s election as mayor of New York City signals more than a change in leadership. It marks a moment where voters, commentators, and communities confront long-standing social perceptions about who can govern urban, global cities. “I am Muslim. I am a Democratic socialist. And most damning…
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Zohran Mamdani’s Victory: A New Era for New York City
Introduction: A Defining Moment for New York City Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City mayoral race marks more than a change at the top of a sprawling metropolis. It signals a shift in how urban leadership is imagined, especially for communities that have long sought a louder voice in city hall. Mamdani’s campaign,…
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Congress Sweeps Jubilee Hills By-Election 2025: Naveen Yadav Clinches Big Lead Over BRS
Congress Wins Jubilee Hills By-Election 2025 In a decisive outcome that reshapes the political landscape of Hyderabad, the Congress party swept the Jubilee Hills by-election, defeating the Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi (BRS) by more than 24,000 votes. The final rounds of counting stretched into the late evening, but the trend was clear as the tally crossed…
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Mamdani projected to win NYC mayoral race as youth coalition reshapes Democratic path
Overview: A surprising finish captures New York City’s political mood Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democrat born in Uganda, appears poised to win New York City’s mayoral election after a campaign that energized young voters and sparked a broader conversation about the future direction of the Democratic Party. The race, long considered a marquee contest for…