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Nigeria's Tinubu to run for second term after party primary win - Reuters
Nigeria's Tinubu to run for second term after party primary win Reuters
May 24, 2026Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated
Victory over a Republican rebel in Kentucky shows the president's strength but his power comes with risks for the midterms.
May 20, 2026Trump endorses Paxton in Texas, gambling on a challenger with baggage in a crucial race
Trump's move dismayed Senate Republicans, many of whom have served with the Texan for decades.
May 20, 2026Colorado governor commutes sentence of former county elections clerk Tina Peters - Reuters
Colorado governor commutes sentence of former county elections clerk Tina Peters Reuters
May 15, 2026Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro deadlocked in presidential runoff poll - Reuters
Brazil's Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro deadlocked in presidential runoff poll Reuters
May 13, 2026Taiwan ruling party nominates lawmaker sanctioned by China for Taipei mayor - Reuters
Taiwan ruling party nominates lawmaker sanctioned by China for Taipei mayor Reuters
May 13, 2026Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term
Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.
May 12, 2026Why welfare isn't winning elections in India like it used to
India's welfare politics still matters, but voters increasingly want jobs, growth and dignity too.
May 11, 2026Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to revive their US House voting map - Reuters
Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to revive their US House voting map Reuters
May 11, 2026Ukraine-Russia three-day ceasefire, UK elections, Virginia redistricting upset - Reuters
Ukraine-Russia three-day ceasefire, UK elections, Virginia redistricting upset Reuters
May 9, 2026Hungary's new PM to be sworn in during 'regime change' party
Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.
May 9, 2026DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls
"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.
May 7, 2026Support for Germany's far-right AfD soars in eastern state ahead of vote - Reuters
Support for Germany's far-right AfD soars in eastern state ahead of vote Reuters
May 7, 2026UK long-term borrowing costs reach 28-year high
There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's local and national elections.
May 5, 2026A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state
Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.
May 5, 2026New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape
Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.
May 4, 2026Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow
More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.
May 3, 2026Peru's electoral board calls for audit of election results - Reuters
Peru's electoral board calls for audit of election results Reuters
May 2, 2026Mills quits Maine Senate race leaving Democrat novice in running
Mills has been a popular governor in the state and was the top choice of a national Democrat establishment, but her campaign never gained momentum.
April 30, 2026Orbán steps down from Hungarian parliament after landslide defeat
The outgoing prime minister will not take up his seat after leading his party back into opposition.
April 25, 2026