Tag: #elections

Uganda Votes Under Internet Blackout and Long Delays as Museveni Seeks to Extend 40-Year Rule

Uganda’s election saw late-opening polls, biometric failures and an internet shutdown as President Museveni faces challenger Bobi Wine.

#uganda, #elections, #internetshutdown, #museveni, #bobiwine

Supreme Court lets federal candidates sue over late-counted mail ballots

In a 7-2 ruling, the Supreme Court says Rep. Michael Bost can challenge Illinois’ 14-day ballot receipt window, potentially spurring more election-rule suits.

#supremecourt, #elections, #mailballots, #votingrights, #illinois

Egypt election authority confirms parliament landslide for Sissi allies

Final results from Egypt’s 99-day parliamentary vote give President Sissi’s backers a supermajority, raising fresh questions about constitutional change.

#egypt, #elections, #parliament, #sissi, #constitution

Uganda Bars Live Broadcasts of ‘Riots’ Ahead of Jan. 15 Vote, Raising Press-Freedom Fears

New Uganda rules ban live coverage of unrest and warn against unofficial results ahead of Jan. 15 elections, alarming media and rights groups.

#uganda, #elections, #pressfreedom, #internet, #museveni

Guinea’s Doumbouya declared election winner, set for seven-year term as opposition cries foul

Provisional results give junta leader Mamady Doumbouya nearly 87% in Guinea’s first post-coup presidential vote, amid boycott and rights concerns.

#guinea, #elections, #westafrica, #militaryrule, #bauxite

Bangladesh to Hold Pivotal Elections and Referendum on Democratic Reforms

Bangladesh will hold its 13th National Parliamentary Election and a referendum on the "July Charter" reforms on February 12, 2026.

#bangladesh, #elections, #democraticreforms, #referendum, #politicalcrisis

Zelenskyy Plans Ukrainian Elections in Wartime with Security Assurances

Zelenskyy eyes elections with U.S., EU guarantees amid war challenges.

#ukraine, #elections, #zelenskyy, #martiallaw, #democracy

Florida's Redistricting Moves Forward Despite Legal and Internal Hurdles

Florida's GOP-led redistricting could add Republican seats but faces legal, ethical, and internal challenges.

#florida, #redistricting, #republicans, #elections

Haiti Moves Closer to Elections as Transitional Council Approves Key Electoral Law

Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council approves pivotal electoral law, paving way for 2026 elections amid political and security challenges.

#haiti, #elections, #politicalinstability, #gangviolence

Honduras Faces Contentious Elections Amid Fraud Allegations

Honduras elections shadowed by fraud and tension, as international bodies express concerns over integrity.

#honduras, #elections, #fraud, #politics, #international

Iraq Elections 2025: Premier Al-Sudani's Coalition Leads Without Majority

Iraq held elections with PM Al-Sudani's coalition leading. Increased turnout and international oversight mark the event.

#iraq, #elections, #al-sudani, #politics

Low Voter Turnout and Boycotts Mark Iraq's 2025 Parliamentary Elections

Iraq's 2025 elections see low turnout and Sadrist Movement boycott, questioning legitimacy and highlighting disillusionment.

#iraq, #elections, #voterturnout, #sadrmovement, #politicalboycott

Iraq's 2025 Elections: Low Turnout and Significant Boycotts Amid Regional Instability

Iraq's parliamentary elections see low turnout and boycotts, with regional instability and political disillusionment shaping the results.

#iraq, #elections, #politics, #middleeast, #voterturnout

Tanzania's 2025 Elections Spark Nationwide Protests Amid Allegations of Misconduct

Tanzania faces unrest over election misconduct claims, disqualification of opposition. International condemnation grows.

#tanzania, #elections, #protests, #democracy, #humanrights

Controversy Mars Tanzania's Presidential Elections Amid Allegations of Electoral Fraud

Tanzania's elections face turmoil due to opposition disqualification and alleged electoral fraud, sparking protests and international concern.

#tanzania, #elections, #opposition, #protests, #democracy