ELECTIONS
The Election Network
The EU is not ready to deal with Russian influence in its elections. Here’s why
The European Union (EU) is having a hard job building a sufficient firewall when it comes to election interference, experts have told CNBC. The European Parliament — the EU’s legislative arm — has launched a campaign to tackle online disinformation ahead of its elections in May. But there are certain loopholes that mean there could still be […]
The Election Network
Feds say Russian 2016 election meddling spanned all US states
A multi-agency report has strengthened claims that Russia meddled with election systems in all 50 US states during the last presidential race. The report is called a joint intelligence bulletin (JIB), and it comes from the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI. It is an unclassified document intended for internal distribution to state and […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
How Israel’s Netanyahu Secured a Record Fifth Term in Power
After a heated campaign that saw the centrist Blue and White party candidate and political newcomer, Benny Gatz, go toe-to-toe against incumbent Prime Minister and right-wing candidate, Benjamin Netanyahu, the people of Israel have chosen the current Prime Minister, despite the multitude of corruption charges against him. The collation of the votes cast for the […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Prime Minister Netanyahu Remains a Major Contender in Israel’s Polls
As Israel casts its vote today to choose which party leads the 21st Parliament, otherwise known as Knesset, the race is close between former army Chief of Staff, Benny Gantz, and the embattled current Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Although 37 parties are also part of the race, Netanyahu’s right-wing Likud party and Gantz’ centrist (often […]
The Election Network
Canada: Freeland says foreign election meddling in October federal vote is likely
Malign foreign actors will likely try to meddle in the Canadian federal election in October, Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland warned Friday, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pointed the finger at Russia as the most likely culprit. Freeland sounded the alarm over election interference at a G7 foreign ministers’ gathering in France. At a parallel […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Masisi Declared Presidential Candidate in Botswana
The incumbent President of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has been nominated as the presidential candidate for the ruling party, Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) in the country’s Presidential Election scheduled for October, after the unexpected withdrawal of former Foreign Minister, Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi from the race. Venson-Moitoi, who had the support of former president Ian Kharma after his […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Thai Election: Still No Winner in Sight
Following widespread accusations of irregularities, the Thai election authority (Election Commission of Thailand) has announced its intention to recount votes and organise fresh elections in certain polling units in the country. This comes after the Authority’s inability to determine a winner at the recently concluded general elections held in Thailand. The Commission’s Deputy Secretary-General, Sawaeng […]