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Conrad Omodiagbe
North Macedonia Settles on Election Date
As countries around the world reconvene individually to create new election schedules and adapt to changes caused by the global coronavirus pandemic, political parties in North Macedonia have come to an agreement on its pending parliamentary election, settling for July 15, as President Stevo Pendarovski declares an eight-day state of emergency in anticipation of the […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Bolivia General Elections Pushed to September 6
The electoral tribunal in Bolivia, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), has announced that the country’s general elections originally scheduled for the second quarter of the year, will take place on September 6 following an agreement with the different political parties involved. President of the tribunal, Salvador Romero, made this known while speaking to the press, […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Russia: Putin Intends to Extend his Rule to 2026
A vote that could change the constitution in Russia, allowing for President Vladimir Putin to maintain his grip on power through 2036 is set to take place on July 1, after its original April 22 vote date was postponed due to coronavirus outbreak in the country. Arguing that Russia will have 30 days before the […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Belarus and Unlawful Arrests Ahead of Polls
As Belarus prepares for its presidential elections less than three months away, democracy seems to be facing a major threat from the current government, as security agencies and authorities in the country have been accused of unlawfully arresting government-opposing protesters, and putting them at risk of contracting COVID-19. According to Human Rights Watch, authorities in […]
Farida Adamu
Croatia Legislators Dissolve Parliament, What Next?
Lawmakers in Croatia dissolved the country’s 9th parliament after a vote on Monday, paving the way for fresh parliamentary elections to hold. President Zoran Milanovic has announced that the elections for the 10th parliament will hold on July 5 while diaspora voting will begin on the 4th of July through Croatia’s diplomatic and consular offices. […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Poland Replaces Presidential Candidate
Following a ghost election that saw polling centres closed and members of the electorate absent, the main opposition party in Poland, the liberal Civic Platform (PO), has announced Warsaw Mayor, Rafal Trzakowski as its new presidential candidate ahead of a yet-to-be-announced new election date. The party and its partners made the swift announcement on Friday, […]
Conrad Omodiagbe
Serbia To lift State Of Emergency For Election
As several countries slowly ease restrictions instituted as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the government in Serbia has officially announced its decision to call off the country’s ongoing state of emergency on May 6, and also hold its previously postponed general elections on June 21 as the number of new coronavirus cases seems to […]