Will Jacob Zuma and his MK party cause an upset in South Africa’s election? | Politics
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa – “We need change and we need change now,” said Princess Nozwe Zulu, sitting in her home in a low-income government housing…
Celebrations in eastern Turkey as pro-Kurdish mayor-elect reinstated | Protests
NewsFeedA pro-Kurdish politician had his victory in Turkey’s local elections annulled for having spent time in jail, paving the way for the ruling party’s candidate…
Will the US unemployment rate continue at historic lows? | Business and Economy News
All eyes will be on Friday’s US unemployment numbers to see how many jobs were added in March and whether the unemployment rate continues to…
US prosecutors spar with judge over order in Trump classified document case | Donald Trump News
United States prosecutors involved in the criminal indictment of Donald Trump in Florida have questioned a judge’s order that they indicate risks tipping the case…
Turkey’s election authority reinstates pro-Kurdish mayoral election winner | Elections News
Election authority reverses ejection of Kurdish winner of mayoral race in city of Van in eastern Turkey. Turkey’s election authority has reinstated a pro-Kurdish mayoral…
Mexican President Lopez Obrador responds to mayoral candidate’s slaying | Elections News
The death of Bertha Gisela Gaytán has renewed concerns over violence in the lead-up to the nationwide election on June 2. Outgoing Mexican President Andrés…
From prisoner to president in 20 days, Senegal’s Diomaye Faye takes office | Elections News
Dakar, Senegal – “Finally, we can breathe,” the cashier at the American Food Store supermarket in Dakar said while swiping a pot of Greek yoghurt…
Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to be sworn in as president for third term | Elections News
El-Sisi’s new term of six years is supposed to be his last, according to the constitution. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will be sworn in…
Who is Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu who won big in Turkey local elections? | Elections News
The opposition in Turkey has claimed a big victory over President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party (AK Party) in local elections…
Turkish opposition wins major cities in local elections | Recep Tayyip Erdogan
NewsFeedTurkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has dealt the biggest blow in two decades to President Erdogan’s AK Party by winning control of major…
Turkey’s opposition set to hold power in major cities, partial results show | Elections News
Partial results in local elections show CHP candidates ahead of their AK Party rivals in Ankara and Istanbul. Turkey’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s…
Tens of thousands of Israelis take part in anti-gov’t protests | Protests News
Protesters say Jerusalem rally is the biggest anti-government protest since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October. Tens of thousands of people have gathered…
Turkey’s opposition in electoral battle to keep hold of major cities | Elections News
Istanbul, Turkey – Across much of the world, local elections generate little interest beyond the town hall but in Turkey, voting for officials ranging from…
Polls open in Turkey local elections in key test of Erdogan’s popularity | Elections News
Polls have opened in Turkey for local elections in a crucial test for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he seeks to win back control of…
Senegal’s fishermen pin hopes on new president to help them fill their nets | Poverty and Development
Dakar, Senegal – For the traditional, small-scale fishermen of Ouakam Beach in Senegal’s capital Dakar, inequality is just a glance away. Adama Gueye, a 58-year-old…
What shapes Turkey’s municipal elections? | Elections News
Municipal elections are being held in Turkey on Sunday, and the vote could define the future of Turkish politics.Polls will be open in all 81…
How Wisconsin advocates hope to use ‘uncommitted’ votes to pressure Biden | Joe Biden News
Washington, DC – When Heba Mohammad, a 32-year-old organiser in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, first became involved in Democratic campaigning in the mid-2010s, she hoped that shifting…
Senegal’s top court confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s election victory | Elections News
The 44-year-old will be inaugurated to replace Macky Sall, who ruled the West African nation for 12 years. Senegal’s Constitutional Council has confirmed the presidential…
‘Overwhelmed in joy’: Texas court overturns woman’s voter fraud conviction | Elections News
A woman in the United States is rejoicing after a Texas appeals court on Thursday overturned her voter fraud conviction in a case that advocates…
Protesters interrupt Biden fundraiser over Gaza war | Joe Biden
NewsFeedProtesters against the war in Gaza interrupted a major election campaign fundraiser for President Joe Biden that also featured former presidents Barack Obama and Bill…