Vote count starts in Guinea-Bissau referendum on strengthening presidency
Ten months after a coup, military leaders say the referendum is designed to stabilise future civilian governments.
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Zambia opposition leader questioned over ‘treason’ amid election fallout
Zambia’s entire judiciary closed on Monday on the last valid day to file a court challenge against Hichilema’s victory.
How California is preparing for Donald Trump’s midterm election scrutiny
Trump has accused the state of ‘cheating’. But election officials say they are using outreach to combat misinformation.
Nigeria launches hunt for hundreds of kidnapped mosque worshippers
With elections set for January, President Tinubu seeks to clamp down on kidnapping trend in northern Nigeria.
Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro to institute debt ceiling if elected president
A debt ceiling would trigger automatic spending cuts, which conservatives could use to pare back social programmes.
Fatah meets Palestinian breakaway faction in effort to head off rivals
Fatah and Dahlan’s Democratic Reform hold talks in Alamein as fears grow over a potential opposition coalition.
Most US Democrats in early 2028 primary states oppose aid to Israel: Poll
Survey indicates majority of Democrats in first six states to vote for 2028 nominee believe Israel committing genocide.
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Is AIPAC’s political standing declining in the US?
The powerful pro-Israeli lobby group is increasingly becoming liability for both the progressive and the right wing.
Libya factions draft initial election pact amid lingering mistrust
Libyan factions sign an initial an election pact, but divided institutions and deep legal gaps threaten its execution.
Kidnappers release video showing hundreds abducted from Nigerian mosque
Mass kidnappings highlight Nigeria’s security crisis in the north as elections approach.
![Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has faced growing criticism over insecurity, including a surge in mass kidnappings across the country. [Monicah Mwangi/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-08-04T193540Z_1306600256_RC2I7LA8H5U7_RTRMADP_3_NIGERIA-MILITARY-1785968014.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Kazakhstan’s newly formed pro-government party wins parliamentary election
The victory of Adilet, founded earlier this year, is likely to consolidate the power of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
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