Egypt’s Sisi reelected with 92% of vote
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been reelected for a second term with 92% of the vote.
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No political crisis, premier says
PM Hun Sen reaffirms that no political crisis existed and the upcoming election would take place as scheduled.
Egyptians vote in second day of election
Polls opened in Egypt for the second day of a presidential election.
Why Putin is genuinely popular
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s popularity at home is a mystery to many in the West and he seems, at present, invulnerable in spite of declining incomes and rising prices. John Lloyd tries to explain this enigma.
Cambodia-Russia sign deal on election cooperation
A deal with the Central Election Committee of Russia to ensure fair election.
Putin’s bid to rebrand Russia
Russia requires a mission statement – an ideology offering a distinct worldview, that offers an alternative to the Western model of liberal democracy, writes Agnia Grigas.
Putin on track for victory as opposition cries foul
Russians voted in an election set to hand President Vladimir Putin a fourth Kremlin term.
HK democratic opposition fails to regain veto power
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy camp fails to regain some veto power in the city’s legislature.
For poor Venezuelans, vote may depend on food bag
Maduro says the CLAPs are his “most powerful weapon” to combat the US “economic war”.
BSDP re-elects Mam Sonando as president
Sonando is re-elected as president of the Beehive Social Democratic Party.
Senate elections start
National Election Committee opened the polling stations for the senate election, which decides how the 58 available senate seats will be divided between the four contesting parties.
Thousands protest jailing of Zia
Thousands of Bangladeshi opposition supporters staged rallies across the country demanding the release of their leader.
PM says election will go to schedule
Prime Minister Hun Sen has stated that the election of parliamentarians in 2018 will continue to function normally without limitations and has advised government officials to stop talking with opposition party members overseas. During a…
European Commission stops election committee funding
The European Commission announce the suspension of assistance to the NEC after the dissolution of the opposition CNRP.
Conservative expected to win Austria vote
Austria votes in a parliamentary election expected to see Kurz become chancellor.
Election law changes edge closer
The National Assembly’s permanent committee meets to discuss changes to four elections laws, CPP will not take the CNRP seats.
Hun Sen promises 10 more years in power
Hun Sen vows to rule the country for 10 more years in light of the “treachery” of Kem Sokha.
Maduro stands by election count
Venezuela’s president rejects accusations that his government inflated turnout figures from its constituent assembly election.
Anti-Maduro strike hits Venezuela
Many Venezuelan streets are deserted and barricaded for a strike called by foes of President Nicolas Maduro.
Election situation room faces threat of legal action
Officials discuss whether the situation room broke the law by monitoring commune polls
