presidential candidate
29 Jan
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has become the fourth registered presidential candidate in an election he is widely expected to win. Other hopefuls have until Wednesday to submit their signatures.
15 Sep 2023
A high court in Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced presidential candidate Jean-Marc Kabund to seven years in prison on 12 charges including spreading false rumors and insulting the head of state, his lawyer said on Wednesday.
10 Aug 2023
Fernando Villavicencio was leaving a campaign rally in Quito when gunfire erupted. Known for his tough stance against corruption, he was polling fifth out of eight candidates for the election in late August.