Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina is on course for reelection in a vote boycotted by most opposition candidates BySARAH TETAUD Associated Press November 23, 2023, 6:34 AM President, Andry Rajoelina, addresses supporters at an election rally in Antananarivo, Sunday Nov. 12, 2023. Rajoelina is pushing ahead with a presidential election, Thursday, Nov. 16, that could give … Read more
SAN SALVADOR — As President Nayib Bukele seeks re-election, a growing number of voices are urging electoral authorities to reverse their acceptance of the popular leader’s candidacy, arguing it is a clear violation of El Salvador’s constitution. Bukele has gained the unwavering support of many in this Central American nation of 6.5 million people after … Read more
SAN SALVADOR — SAN SALVADOR (AP) — El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele registered as his party’s candidate to seek re-election in the country’s presidential vote next year, a decision already raising eyebrows Friday because the constitution prohibits it. Bukele and his running mate, current vice president Félix Ulloa, were the last to register before the … Read more
Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota is leaving his position in House Democratic leadership over his party’s support of President Joe Biden’s 2024 reelection bid. “My convictions relative to the 2024 presidential race are incongruent with the majority of my caucus, and I felt it appropriate to step aside from elected leadership,” Phillips said in … Read more
HARARE, Zimbabwe — HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa was re-elected for a second and remaining five-year time period late Saturday in outcomes introduced a lot sooner than anticipated following one other troubled vote within the southern African nation with a historical past of violent and disputed elections. An opposition celebration spokesperson mentioned … Read more
Turkey’s longest-running chief Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will keep on as President for one more five-year time period, after a first-of-its-kind runoff election on Sunday noticed him safe victory over his rival, opposition alliance candidate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. With over 98% of this Sunday’s votes counted, Erdoğan grew to become the clear ballot winner after securing 52.1% … Read more