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The authorities of South Ossetia announced the date of the presidential elections.
Early presidential elections in South Ossetia are scheduled for September 18.
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Civil Georgia
· Jul 2, 2026
‘Presidential Vote’ Set for September 18 in Occupied Tskhinvali
The so-called “presidential elections” in Georgia’s Russia-occupied Tskhinvali/South Ossetia region have been scheduled for September 18 by the de facto parliament, local news agency Res reported on July 1. The scheduling of the early vote follows the resignation of the region’s de facto leader, Alan Gagloev, who has become an adviser to Russian President Vladimir
Guinee news
· Jul 2, 2026
Siguiri : élu avec 31 voix sur 45, le Dr Abou Billy Keïta prend les rênes de la commune urbaine
La commune urbaine de Siguiri a désormais un nouveau bureau exécutif. À l’issue du vote des 45 conseillers communaux, le Dr Abou Billy Keïta, candidat de la GMD, a été élu maire avec 31 voix sur 45, avant d’être officiellement installé ce jeudi 2 juillet, pour un mandat de cinq ans. La cérémonie d’installation, présidée []
The Rising Nepal
· Jun 21, 2026
RSP general convention: Election schedule made public
Chitwan, June 21: The schedule of an election to be held under the first general convention of the ruling Rastriya Swata...
Watchdog Uganda
· Jun 29, 2026
President Museveni chairs first Cabinet meeting under new administration
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today, Monday, June 29, 2026, chaired the first Cabinet meeting of his newly constituted government for the 2026–2031 term, marking the official start of implementing the National Resistance Movement (NRM) administration’s agenda for the next five years. The meeting follows the swearing-in of the new administration on June 8, 2026, and [] The post President Museveni chairs first Cabinet meeting under new administration appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.
Guineematin.com
· Jul 2, 2026
Mamadou Malifa Diallo porté à la tête de la mairie de Koubia : « J’invite chacun à une bonne collaboration »
Un exécutif communal de quatre membres a été élu ce jeudi, 2 juillet 2026, à la tête de la mairie de Koubia. Mamadou Malifa Diallo, tête de liste de la GMD au scrutin communal du 31 mai dernier, a bénéficié de la confiance de ses camarades conseillers pour occuper le poste de maire. Trois autres [] The post Mamadou Malifa Diallo porté à la tête de la mairie de Koubia : « J’invite chacun à une bonne collaboration » first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Mindanao Times
· Jun 21, 2026
Comelec ready for 1st BARMM polls
THE COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) has assured the public that all systems are a go for the historic, first-ever Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections, officially scheduled for Sept. 14, 2026. Speaking at
Ghanaian Times
· Jun 24, 2026
NPP opens nominations for Constituency Executive Elections
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced that nominations for its upcoming Constituency Executive Elections are scheduled for today and closes on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. It said nomination forms should be obtained from the Constituency Elections Committee or at the Constituency Offices at the following costs: Constituency Chairman (GH¢1500), 1st and 2nd Vice (GH¢1000), The post NPP opens nominations for Constituency Executive Elections appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 6, 2026
Lithuania Unveils New Cabinet After Coalition Reshuffle
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda on Monday approved the lineup of a new government headed by Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevicius, clearing the way for the cabinet to assume office once it completes the required parliamentary procedures. The new administration retains several ministers from the previous government, including Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys, while appointing new officials to [] The post Lithuania Unveils New Cabinet After Coalition Reshuffle appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Independent Online
· Jun 27, 2026
The deadly political landscape of South Africa's local elections
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South Africa Today
· Jul 12, 2026
African People’s Convention Unveils Mo-Afrika Mandla Mokoena as Johannesburg Mayoral Candidate
SOWETO, Gauteng — The African People’s Convention (APC) has officially named Mo-Afrika Mandla Mokoena as its Johannesburg mayoral candidate, marking a key milestone in the party’s campaign strategy for the upcoming local government elections. The announcement was made earlier today by APC leader Themba Godi during a public gathering at the Doornkop Bus rank in []
UrduPoint
· Jul 10, 2026
No delay in general elections, voting to take place as scheduled: CEC AJK
No delay in general elections, voting to take place as scheduled: CEC AJK
Daily Finland
· Jun 24, 2026
Ruginiene quits as Lithuanian PM
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene announced her resignation on Tuesday, triggering the formation of a new government following changes within the ruling coalition, reported Xinhua. Following the resignation, President Gitanas Nauseda will have 15 days to nominate a candidate for prime minister, who must then be approved by the parliament, also known as Seimas. Chairman of the ruling Lithuanian Social Democratic Party Mindaugas Sinkevicius is widely expected to receive the nomination. If confirmed by parliament, he will have 15 days to form a cabinet and present the new government's policy program. He will then have an additional 15 days to submit the full cabinet lineup for approval. The new coalition will be the third governing alliance formed by the Social Democrats since the parliamentary elections in late 2024. The outgoing government took office last August after the resignation of former Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas.
Agencia Peruana de Noticias Andina
· Jun 30, 2026
Peru 2026 Elections: JNE confirms July 3 as official results proclamation date
National Elections Board (JNE) spokesperson Jorge Valdivia reaffirmed on Tuesday that July 3 remains the estimated date for the official proclamation of the 2026 General Elections presidential vote results.
AllAfrica
· Jul 6, 2026
Tanzania: Tanzania Has Banned Political Rallies Again - What the Government Fears
[The Conversation Africa] Public rallies were banned in Tanzania in June 2026 for the second time in a decade. The first ban was imposed by President John Magufuli in 2016. His successor, President Samia Hassan, lifted it in 2023 as part of a reform agenda. Now she has reimposed the ban. Dan Paget has spent over a decade chronicling the struggles of Tanzania's democracy movement amid waves of repression. He's had a special focus on a form of political communication that's of extraordinary significance in Tanzania: mass rallies. He
Vanguard News
· Jul 12, 2026
Candidates’ List: INEC extends deadline to July 14
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has extended the deadline for submission of lists of candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly Elections by political parties, moving the cut-off from Saturday, July 11, 2026, to midnight on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. In a statement issued by the National Commissioner and [] The post Candidates’ List: INEC extends deadline to July 14 appeared first on Vanguard News.
teleSUR English
· Jun 21, 2026
Colombians Begin Heading to the Polls
They vote in presidential runoff between Ivan Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, 13,742 polling stations will serve citizens eligible to elect the country’s next president. In this election, 1,414,661 Colombians will be able to cast their ballots from abroad. RELATED: Colombia Faces Stark Choice in Presidential []
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
Abbas sets Nov. 28 for 1st Palestinian legislative elections in more than 20 years
Presidential decree schedules 1st legislative elections since January 2006; presidential vote to follow in accordance with law
Eye Radio
· Jun 22, 2026
NEC Chairperson urges South Sudanese to vote, says it is their constitutional right
The Chairperson of the National Elections Commission (NEC), Prof. Abednego Akok Kacuol, has called on South Sudanese citizens to actively participate in the upcoming general elections, describing voting as a constitutional right and a key pillar of democracy. The appeal came as the commission officially announced December 22, 2026, as the date for the country’s [] The post NEC Chairperson urges South Sudanese to vote, says it is their constitutional right appeared first on Eye Radio.
Electoral-vote.com
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