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A poll shows 70% of Jewish Israelis are concerned about risks to the election's integrity as Netanyahu's government faces widespread criticism. President Herzog and opposition leaders warn of political interference and potential violence, while allegations of bias and budget cuts to the election committee add to tensions before the October 27 vote.
Zimbabwe's Senate passed a controversial constitutional amendment on December 3, extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term until 2030 and shifting presidential elections from the public to parliament. The bill, approved with 75 votes in favor, now goes to Mnangagwa to sign into law.
Far-right candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, a Donald Trump admirer, has won Colombia's presidential election with promises to 'gut' the left and treat criminals like 'rats and cockroaches.' Analysts and activists fear an unprecedented institutional threat, as he pledges drastic cuts to the state, withdrawal from international bodies, and a wave of executive decrees.
British-Syrian activist Hassan Akkad has been released from a Damascus prison after four days, following journalist Mousa al-Omar’s withdrawal of a lawsuit over social media criticism. Akkad, founder of a campaign tracking public figures’ reconstruction pledges, was arrested on June 18 and freed on June 22 after al-Omar dropped the complaint.
Zimbabwe's parliament has passed a constitutional amendment bill replacing direct presidential elections with a parliamentary vote. Supporters call it a governance reform, while opponents warn it threatens democracy and consolidates ruling party power. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it is expected to pass.
The European Union election observation mission in Colombia rejected fraud allegations in the first round of the presidential election, praising the process as transparent. Preliminary results showed far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella leading leftist Senator Ivan Cepeda, with both advancing to a June 21 runoff.
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.
An Ankara court has annulled the 2023 leadership election of the main opposition CHP party, appointing former leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu as interim head. The ruling is seen as a judicial escalation that could deepen political turmoil and boost President Erdogan's grip on power.
The BJP's landslide win in West Bengal (207 of 293 seats) marks a historic shift, but a controversial voter roll review—which removed or challenged nearly 12% of the electorate, disproportionately affecting Muslims and migrants—raises serious doubts about the election's fairness. Analysts argue that the scale of disenfranchisement may have exceeded victory margins in many constituencies, prompting concerns that India has crossed from manipulation to mass disenfranchisement.
