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At least 30 people were killed in a new wave of violence in Haiti when a gang coalition attacked the farming community of Kenscoff, south of Port-au-Prince, on Sunday. The attack comes as the country prepares for its first general election in over a decade, with gangs controlling about 70% of the capital.
More than 57 million Ethiopians voted on June 1 in the seventh general election since the 1995 constitution, with 47 parties and over 10,000 candidates competing. The vote is a critical test for the nation’s democratic transition amid economic growth and security challenges. Opposition fragmentation and structural issues, including ethnic divisions, pose significant hurdles, but steps to broaden political participation and a National Dialogue Process offer complementary paths forward.
Over 50 million registered voters head to the polls in Ethiopia’s general election to choose parliament and the prime minister. The race features 47 parties, more than 10,900 candidates, and 73 independents, with a strong youth and female voter presence.
