insert_link Africa Ghana’s Economic Crisis Dominates Election Campaign Public frustration over Ghana's economic struggles, including soaring prices and high unemployment, has overshadowed the lead-up to Saturday's general election. CNBCAfrica reports that support for outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo and his New Patriotic Party has waned, as the country faces its worst economic crisis in decades. Protests over the cost of living and turmoil in key industries, such as cocoa and gold, have further fueled discontent. todayDecember 5, 2024 4
insert_link World Indian state goes to the polls India's richest and second most populous state Maharashtra (prono: MAH-HA-RUSH-TRA) is voting to choose a new government on Wednesday. The election is important for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party, the BJP, after it failed to win a majority India's general election earlier this year. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai. todayNovember 20, 2024 19
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVEIW: Ndumba Kamwanya Analyzes Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s International Lead in Early Election Results As Namibia’s national election draws closer, political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya has weighed in on the early results from the special vote, where SWAPO’s presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, secured a commanding 60% of the preliminary vote. Kamwanya acknowledges that while the early results offer a glimpse into the emerging trends, it is important not to read too much into them. Kamwanya points out that the special election electorate—comprised largely of […] todayNovember 15, 2024 16
insert_link Africa Navin Ramgoolam Returns as Mauritius Prime Minister After Decade According to Reuters' reports, Navin Ramgoolam has been reappointed as Mauritius’ prime minister following his coalition's decisive victory in the general election. His Alliance du Changement secured a commanding 60 out of 62 seats in parliament, with 62.6% of the vote, according to the election commission. The landslide prompted incumbent Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth to resign, reported the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation. todayNovember 13, 2024 9
insert_link Africa Mauritius Suspends Social Media Access Amid Election and Wiretapping Scandal Mauritius has ordered a social media blackout for all internet providers until November 11, the day after its general election, which the opposition claims is an attempt to avoid electoral defeat. Reuters has it that the move follows a wiretapping scandal involving leaked recordings of conversations among politicians, police, journalists, and civil society members, which have circulated on social media since mid-October. todayNovember 4, 2024 9
insert_link World Political uncertainty persists in Japan Japan is continuing to face political uncertainty in the aftermath of the ruling coalition losing its parliamentary majority in a general election. Parliament will have to vote within the next few weeks to choose a prime minister. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo. todayOctober 29, 2024 13
insert_link World Political uncertainty in Japan after ruling party fails to win majority Japan has been plunged into political uncertainty after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, or LDP, and its coalition partner lost its majority in a general election that was called by the country's new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba. The parties will now have to rely on the support of another party to form a government. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Tokyo. todayOctober 28, 2024 17
insert_link Africa Tanzania’s election laws make it hard to build political opposition – what needs to change By Aikande Clement Kwayu, Tumaini University Makumira Tanzanians go to the polls this year in local elections to vote for street and village chairpersons. This will be followed by a general election next year for councillors, members of parliament and the president. Both sets of elections are being watched closely. They’re the first to be held following a raft of changes over the past eight […] todayJuly 15, 2024 10
insert_link World French voters scramble for proxy votes More than 550,000 proxy-vote applications have been submitted so far in the build-up to the French general election. The second round of the vote falls at the start of the French school summer holidays. Ross Cullen reports. todayJune 19, 2024 19