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Tanzania: Samia suluhu Hassan to seek second term in upcoming general elections

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially entered the race for a second term in office, with general elections scheduled for October 29, 2025. Representing the Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), the country's ruling party, Hassan submitted her candidacy forms on Saturday to the Independent......

Geert Wilders' post incites over 2,500 complaints amid rising Islamophobia

A Dutch anti-discrimination platform has reported receiving more than 2,500 complaints following a provocative post by Geert Wilders, a prominent far-right politician, on X. The post, which was shared earlier this week, features an AI-generated image divided into two sections. One side depicts a young......

Hochul considers redistricting New York to counter GOP maneuvers in Texas

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she is open to the idea of redrawing the state’s congressional districts to bolster Democratic representation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Her remarks come as former President Donald Trump pushes for redistricting in Republican-dominated......

Togo holds municipal elections amid protests and low turnout

Togo conducted its municipal elections on July 17, marking a pivotal yet contentious moment in the nation’s political landscape. The elections come on the heels of violent protests and widespread unrest following constitutional reforms that strengthened President Faure Gnassingbé’s......

Morocco secures second term on UN food agency council

Morocco has been re-elected to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Council, extending its membership until 2029. The decision was announced during the 44th FAO Conference held in Rome from June 28 to July 4. The North African nation, represented by Ambassador Youssef Balla, Morocco’s......

Spain's opposition eyes PM Sánchez’s downfall amid corruption scandal

Spain’s conservative Popular Party (PP) convenes this weekend in Madrid, seeking to capitalize on mounting pressure against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his embattled Socialist party, which faces a deepening corruption scandal and calls for early elections. Corruption scandal rocks......

Trump threatens Musk over potential support for Democrats

In a bold warning, U.S. President Donald Trump has cautioned tech billionaire Elon Musk about facing “serious consequences” if he decides to financially back Democratic candidates in the 2026 midterm elections. Musk, once a major supporter of Trump’s campaign, is now entangled in a......

Geert Wilders forces collapse of Dutch government, triggering calls for snap elections

Far-right populist leader Geert Wilders has ignited a political crisis in the Netherlands, forcing the collapse of the Schoof government and prompting urgent calls for snap elections. His resignation on Tuesday, as head of the Dutch government’s largest political party, has sent shockwaves through......

Populists Gain Ground in Pivotal Elections in Romania, Poland and Portugal

As voters in Romania, Poland, and Portugal cast their ballots in key elections, the political landscape across Europe faces a potential shift toward populist influence. Sunday's votes could give right-wing parties enough support to shape future coalitions or legislative directions in their respective......