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The State of Mexico goes to the polls in gubernatorial race
Voters in the state of Mexico will elect their governor today after a crushing blow to the ruling Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI) earlier this year. After losing seven gubernatorial races, President Enrique Peña Nieto and his ruling party will face three more local elections, including the elections in the state of Mexico, before the anticipated […]
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Embattled Iranian President Rouhani wins second term by a wide margin
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani won his re-election by a huge margin. He will serve another four years as president. It was a reassuring victory for Iran’s Shiite reformist camp, and a sign that Iranian citizens want more engagement and outreach with the outside world. Shortly after his win, Rouhani tweeted to Iranians “I humbly bow my […]
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The role of tribalism in Kenya’s presidential elections
Kenyans go to the polls in August 8. Ethnicity and tribalism have played powerful roles in previous elections, which will be a decisive factor in the upcoming elections. Pundits say the politicians beat the drum while Kenyans dance to the tune. Politics in Kenya has been characterized by ethnic tensions since independence in 1963. 2008 […]
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Here are 7 interesting elections to watch out for now that the French elections are over
The French elections are over! But here are interesting and competitive elections coming up over the next 7 months. May 19: Iranian Presidential Election Who is competing? Incumbent President Hassan Rouhani is seeking a second term. Mayor of Tehran Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf and conservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi are his major opponents. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei […]
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What’s at stake in Kenya’s most expensive election
Kenya is again witnessing a tension-fraught and competitive election, which is reminiscent of the 2007 general elections that were conducted amid a deep ethnic divide leading to one of the worst post-election violence ever experienced in the region. This was not the first time Kenya witnessed violence during the election cycle. Since the introduction of […]
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Kenyans in these African countries will vote in the presidential elections this year
Kenya’s electoral commission is mandated by the constitution to register eligible Kenyan voters in preparation for the general elections in August. This year, Kenyans residing in five African countries will be given the opportunity to register and participate in the elections. The electoral commission will conduct voter registration in Pretoria, South Africa; Arusha and Dar […]
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The trouble with DR Congo’s elections
Joseph Kabila, son of long time rebel, former AFDL leader and president of the Democratic Republic of Congo Laurent-Désiré Kabila, took over the presidency after the assassination of his father in 2001. He was elected as president in 2006. In 2011, he was elected for a second term. Kabila’s second term expired on November 2016 […]