Organisation calls for Black athlete fan boycott over Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act ruling and southern redistricting. Published On 19 May 202619 May 2026 The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has called on Black athletes and fans to boycott public universities in the United States’ South,Read More →
Right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro faces new scrutiny over a film funding scandal, which could affect his race against incumbent Lula. A new poll has reaffirmed the tight race for Brazil’s presidency this year, with both the left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing challenger, Flavio Bolsonaro, tiedRead More →
The victory marks the first time in three decades a Bahamian political party has noticed back-to-back general election wins. By Reuters and The Associated Press Published On 13 May 202613 May 2026 Philip Davis will hold onto his seat as prime minister of the Bahamas after the Progressive Liberal PartyRead More →
Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding absolute majority in the country’s legislature. Published On 8 May 20268 May 2026 Laura Fernandez has been sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president and has vowed to fight rising crime in the Central American country, as well as maintain close tiesRead More →
The two politicians’ alliance is aimed at uniting a fragmented opposition against current PM Benjamin Netanyahu. Published On 26 Apr 202626 Apr 2026 Two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s biggest political rivals say they are joining forces in a bid to oust his coalition government in the upcoming electionRead More →
United States President Donald Trump has claimed that the Virginia election was “rigged”, without providing evidence, after voters narrowly approved a referendum to redraw the state’s congressional map. With most ballots counted on Tuesday, the measure passed by a slim margin, 51.45 percent voting in favour and 48.55 percent against,Read More →
Threats, fines, and vetoes defined the relationship between Viktor Orban, Hungary’s now-outgoing prime minister, and the European Union for years. That seems to be about to change. On Sunday, Peter Magyar of the Tisza party won parliamentary elections by a landslide – and a mandate to access money from theRead More →
Amnesty International says internet blackout ‘especially alarming’ as election campaign ‘marred by massive repression’. Published On 14 Jan 202614 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Uganda is facing mounting calls to lift a nationwide internet blackout before a contentious election, with the United Nations sayingRead More →
Guinea’s 6.7 million voters eligible to cast a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote on a new constitution. Published On 21 Sep 202521 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Guinea is holding a long-awaited referendum on a new constitution that could allow coup leader Mamady Doumbouya toRead More →
Move comes as draft constitution is being put to a vote next month, raising fears for democratic transition. Guinea‘s military rulers have suspended the country’s three main opposition parties, including that of former President Alpha Conde, in the run-up to a constitutional referendum next month. The order on Saturday preventsRead More →
