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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

General Election

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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.

today5 December, 2024 8

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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.  

today20 November, 2024 45

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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 […]

today15 November, 2024 45

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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.  

today13 November, 2024 32

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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.  

today4 November, 2024 15

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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.  

today29 October, 2024 38

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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.  

today28 October, 2024 32

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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 […]

today15 July, 2024 25

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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.

today19 June, 2024 35