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10 Mar
Portugal's general election has been called two years ahead of schedule and is unlikely to produce a clear winner. But the far-right Chega party could play a decisive role in the ensuing coalition talks.
4 Mar
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party has won a record fourth straight term in power. But the election victory was tarnished by significantly low voter turnout and the main opposition’s boycott.
22 Feb
Following days of protests, Sall's government released 300 prisoners in Senegal. The civil society now wants the election to be held before the end of his term in April.
16 Feb
Senegal's top court says President Macky Sall's decree that postponed the presidential election is unconstitutional. Also, escalating violence in DR Congo is pushing more than 500,000 people to flee fighting in the east. And music is back on in Ethiopia after two years of conflict, as a new generation of musicians emerges in Addis Ababa.
8 Feb
Senegal's parliament has voted to postpone a presidential election from February 25 to December 15 extending President Macky Sall's mandate. That's triggered widespread public outcry and potentially tarnishes Senegal's image as one of West Africa's more stable democracies.
6 Feb
Protests, riots and a crackdown have erupted in Senegal after the term-limited outgoing president, Macky Sall, suddenly announced a six-month election delay, this on the very day the official campaign to pick his successor was due to start.
21 Jan
Two former US officials will visit the self-governing island to promote "cross-Strait peace and stability." Although the US does not have official diplomatic ties with Taiwan, it is the island's main backer.
9 Jan
With over 4 billion people – or half the world's population – set to vote in elections in 2024, this is one of the biggest election years in world history. We take a look at why some papers are worried that democracy could take a hit in all corners of the globe. We also take a closer look at South Africa's ICC genocide claim targeting Israel and finish with the surprising revelation that mice can be great cleaners.
8 Jan
Amid an election season marred by a crackdown on the opposition and concerns about democratic backsliding, many voters are preoccupied with spiraling prices and low wages.
6 Jan
Bangladesh is heading towards a controversial election after the top opposition party declined to participate. However, the ruling party and election authorities insist the polls will be free and fair.
21 Dec
National elections in Congo have been marred by delays and logistical problems, as well as fraud and violence. Opposition presidential candidates have rejected the extension, saying it violates the constitution.
16 Dec
Bangladesh's main opposition party has decided to boycott the upcoming national election following a monthslong crackdown that has seen thousands of party leaders and members arrested.

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