Russia commenced its three-day presidential election on Friday, with a steady influx of voters arriving at polling stations across the nation. Despite the predictable outcome, the Kremlin keenly eyes turnout as a gauge of public support for Vladimir Putin’s continued leadership. Amidst a backdrop of a relentless crackdown on dissent and independent media, the election…
Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has declared victory in the country’s presidential election, citing unofficial vote counts that show a substantial lead over his rivals. The 72-year-old former general, previously banned from the United States over human rights concerns, proclaimed his win as “the victory of all Indonesians.” Unofficial results suggest Subianto has secured more…
Senegal is engulfed in a wave of violent protests as citizens express their outrage over the postponement of the presidential elections originally scheduled for February 25. The situation escalated with the first reported fatality; a student killed during clashes with police in the northern city of Saint-Louis. The postponement, less than three weeks before the…
More than 2 million Liberians will be casting ballots to choose a President and members of Parliament. George Weah, the incumbent president and candidate for the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), is standing for re-election alongside Jewel Howard-Taylor, the ex-wife of former president Charles Taylor. There are 19 people vying for the presidency of Liberia,…
