World
Zelensky Rejects Wartime Elections, Warning They Would Split Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that holding elections during the war would pose an unacceptable danger to Ukraine, rejecting a call from…
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elections
Somalia
Electoral Commission Postpones Hirshabelle Parliamentary and Local Council Elections
Mogadishu (AX) — Elections for Hirshabelle’s House of Representatives and local councils will not go ahead on Thursday, Aug. 20, after Somalia’s…
East-Africa
Hichilema Takes Early Lead as Violence Is Reported During Zambia Elections
President Hakainde Hichilema has moved into an early lead in Zambia’s general election, with the electoral commission reporting that results from more…
Somalia
Somalia’s Ruling Party Secures Expected Victory in Galmudug Local Elections
Somalia’s ruling Justice and Solidarity Party has secured a decisive win in local council elections in the central state of Galmudug, a…
Somalia
Somalia’s ruling JSP wins majority in Galmudug’s first direct local elections
Monday August 3, 2026 Somalia’s ruling Justice and Solidarity Party (JSP) dominated Galmudug’s first one-person, one-vote local council elections, capturing more than…
West-Africa
New Debate Over Tinubu’s Credentials Emerges Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Elections
President Bola Tinubu’s educational history is back under scrutiny after INEC released his nomination documents for the 2027 elections. The Independent National…
Somalia
Ministry of Family Urges Parties to Uphold 30% Women’s Quota in Galmudug Elections
Sunday August 2, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — As Galmudug wraps up its first one-person, one-vote elections since its establishment, Somalia’s Ministry of…
Somalia
Galmudug State holds first direct elections for councils and state MPs
Thursday July 30, 2026 Dhusamareb (AX) – Galmudug opened a new chapter in its political history Thursday as thousands of Somalis voted…
Somalia
Somali Electoral Commission Schedules Hirshabelle Elections for August 20, 2026
Sunday July 26, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Hirshabelle State will hold its local council and House of Representatives elections on Aug. 20,…
Somalia
Berbera mayor and deputy step down ahead of local council elections
Saturday July 25, 2026 Berbera (AX) — A 14-year chapter in Berbera’s leadership closed Saturday as Mayor Abdishakur Mohamud Hassan Ciddin formally…
Somalia
Abdirahman Abdishakur urges independent body to manage Somalia’s elections
Saturday July 25, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s long-running electoral standoff will remain unresolved unless all political stakeholders agree on an independent…
