INEC defends 2019 polls date

A decade on, the world has largely forgotten about the Chibok girls, who were kidnapped by Nigeria's Boko Haram Islamist militants. But for victims and their families, like Solomon Maina, who is still waiting for news about his daughter, the tragedy is ongoing.

Croatia is holding polls marked by a bitter campaign between the present heads of state and government as candidates. The elections could determine whether the EU nation moves toward Moscow or remains pro-West.

India has kicked off its marathon elections, with nearly a billion people eligible to cast ballots. High on voters' minds will be issues relating to the country's economy.