Armenia moves to curb diaspora influence in future elections

Armenia's diaspora loses grip as Yerevan embraces new South Caucasus reality

Armenia’s recent adoption of a law restricting diaspora members’ interference, influence, and campaigning activity in its elections is not especially surprising. What is striking, however, is how a country that for years could prolong conflict largely due to the determined efforts of diaspora organizations now intends to structure relations with its neighbors without that same diaspora activism and support.

Arnautovic Warns of Weak Diaspora Response to Register for 2026 General Election

A member of the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Suad Arnautović, warned in an interview with FENA that the response of BiH citizens to register to vote outside the country in the 2026 general elections is worryingly low, and called on the diaspora to register by July 21. According to him, from the [] The post Arnautovic Warns of Weak Diaspora Response to Register for 2026 General Election appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

Leokaneng Village Voter Registration Boycott Intensifies Amid Limpopo Service Delivery Crisis

LEOKANENG, LIMPOPO — A growing Leokaneng village voter registration boycott has left electoral officials facing a major challenge as residents refuse to participate in the democratic process. The community’s decision to stay away from the polls is a direct protest against ongoing service delivery failures in the Limpopo province that locals say have been ignored []

Middle-Aged Voters Most Active in Armenia's June 7 Parliamentary Election

Hetq studied the data provided by Armenia’s Central Election Commission (CEC), relating to the turnout rates of voters in the 2021 and 2026 parliamentary elections, according to gender, age, and region.

Family member’s diagnosis prompts WA minister’s resignation

Paul Papalia’s resignation will trigger what is expected to be a highly contested byelection in his southern suburbs electorate of Secret Harbour.