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Dispute Over Eligibility of Dual Citizens and Candidate Selection Precedes National Election in Bangladesh

The upcoming national election in Bangladesh, scheduled for 12 February 2026, has entered a period of heightened political tension following a dispute over the eligibility of candidates holding dual citizenship. The Bangladesh Election Commission (hereinafter: BEC) concluded a nine-day appeal process on 18 January 2026, during which it reviewed the nomination papers of 25 candidates...

Mamady Doumbouya Wins Presidential Election in Guinea

Mamady Doumbouya wins the presidential election in Guinea according to provisional results released on 30 December 2025, facilitating a transition toward a civilian-led government following a military takeover in 2021. The Independent National Electoral Commission (hereinafter: CENI) announced that the 41-year-old former special forces commander secured 86,72% of the total votes cast during the polls held...

Central African Republic election marred by constraints and UN calls for peace

In the Central African Republic election scheduled for 28 December 2025, opposition candidates have reported significant constraints on campaign activities amid preparations involving polling official training and international calls for peaceful conduct. Opposition figures said obstacles included blocked campaign travel and restricted access to voters, while the National Electoral Authority trained over 1.000 election officers...

Protests During Tanzania Elections

Following the Tanzania election on 29 October 2025, which included the vote for President, members of the National Assembly and ward councillors, violent protests erupted in several cities, leading to a forceful response by the police and the imposition of a curfew in Dar es Salaam. The demonstrations were largely linked to the pre-election exclusion of major...

Paul Biya Wins Cameroon Election

The Constitutional Council of the Republic of Cameroon has formally declared the incumbent, President Paul Biya, the winner of the recent presidential election in Cameroon. The decision confirms an eighth term in office for the President, who has held the state’s highest political position since 1982. The announcement on 27 October 2025, follows the conclusion...

Japan: Sanae Takaichi Elected LDP Leader

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (hereinafter: LDP) of Japan has elected Sanae Takaichi, a former Minister for Economic Security, as its new leader. The election, held on 4 October 2025, positions the 64-year-old politician to become the first female Prime Minister in the history of Japan. Her victory in the party’s internal election over challenger...