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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Journalist Ivan Tsebeni Declares Bid for Namisindwa District Speaker

Ivan Tsebeni, a journalist, has announced his candidacy for the Speaker of Namisindwa District Council, focusing on transparency and accountable leadership.

Mar 2 • 09:14 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VRK: After the 2027 elections, the number of council members will change in three municipalities

The Lithuanian electoral commission announced a reduction in council members for two municipalities and an increase for one after the 2027 elections.

Mar 2 • 08:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

VRK Determines the Number of Municipal Council Members to be Elected: Changes in Three Municipalities

The VRK has announced changes to the number of municipal council members to be elected in three municipalities in Lithuania ahead of the 2027 local elections.

Mar 2 • 08:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Abuja Council Polls: a Dress Rehearsal for 2027?

The recent council elections in Abuja highlighted significant logistical issues and served as a precursor to future elections under Nigeria's newly amended Electoral Act.

Mar 2 • 06:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tomasz Zalasiński: Primary elections will not fully heal the KRS, but will allow the procedure for selecting judges to be depoliticized

Tomasz Zalasiński discusses the upcoming primary elections for the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) in Poland and their implications for depoliticizing the judiciary.

Mar 1 • 17:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

District Election 2026 in the Freising District: Young People Discuss with the Candidates

Young people in the Freising district are set to engage in discussions with candidates for the upcoming district elections, organized by the local youth council and a major newspaper.

Mar 1 • 12:44 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Haiti police stretched by gangs as key election is planned

Haiti's National Police are preparing to ensure safety for upcoming elections amid ongoing gang violence in the country.

Mar 1 • 08:14 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Candidate List in Reykjanesbær Confirmed

The Independence Party's candidate list for the upcoming elections in Reykjanesbær has been confirmed by the party's representative council.

Feb 28 • 11:06 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"These will be very exciting elections"

Political scientist Ólafur Þ. Harðarson predicts an exciting and potentially pivotal city council election in Reykjavík, with new party dynamics emerging according to recent polls.

Feb 27 • 22:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvian Civic Alliance Elects New Council

The Latvian Civic Alliance has elected a new council during its general meeting, establishing a new ethics council and setting priorities for civil society until 2026.

Feb 27 • 17:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: The State Council Confirms the Classification of LFI as 'Far Left'

The State Council of France has confirmed the classification of the LFI party as 'far left' and the UDR party as 'far right' for the upcoming municipal elections in March 2026.

Feb 27 • 16:47 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

After 16 years, he wants to end the conflictual management style. Mayoral candidate Roman Vaľo explains how he wants to change Rimavská Sobota

Roman Vaľo, a current city council member and head of Progressive Slovakia in the region, is running for mayor of Rimavská Sobota, aiming to initiate significant changes after a long-standing leadership.

Feb 27 • 16:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

List of 15 judges recommended to the KRS by Iustitia

The largest association of Polish judges, Iustitia, has presented a list of 15 judges it supports for elections to the National Judiciary Council (KRS), which is also backed by other associations defending independent courts.

Feb 27 • 14:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RANNAR RABA ⟩ It is not the state's business where Maano Koemets sleeps

Maano Koemets faces legal challenges concerning his eligibility to hold public office due to claims of residing outside the municipality where he serves as a council chair.

Feb 27 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

City council member who did not receive favor celebrates renewal

City council member Friðjón R. Friðjónsson expresses contentment in taking a backseat role in politics despite not being favored by the nomination committee.

Feb 27 • 12:03 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Analysis: The government's winged climate fix has cost Denmark its climate goal

The Danish government's approach to climate policy has come under severe criticism from the Climate Council, which suggests that the administration is failing to meet its 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target.

Feb 26 • 20:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Olawepo-Hashim slams FCT poll results as political illusion

Presidential aspirant Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim denounces the recent FCT Area Council election results, calling them a 'political illusion.'

Feb 26 • 18:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bartosz Pilitowski: The election of judges to the KRS is not 'rocket science' but a test of the state's seriousness

Bartosz Pilitowski discusses the upcoming election of judges to the National Council of the Judiciary (KRS) in Poland, emphasizing the need for clear procedures and respect for judges' will to avoid further crises in the judicial system.

Feb 26 • 15:49 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Gūtmanis re-elected as Chairman of the Board of LOSP

Guntis Gūtmanis has been re-elected as the Chairman of the Board of the Agricultural Organizations Cooperation Council (LOSP) during a recent assembly.

Feb 26 • 11:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Engagement in the Catholic Church: 'My motivation is that something changes from the bottom up'

Volunteers in Catholic parishes are facing challenges as they deal with community frustrations regarding issues such as abuse scandals and gender inequality within the church, ahead of upcoming elections for parish councils in Bavaria.

Feb 26 • 11:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ Podcast 'Hey Munich': Why does an influencer want to enter the city council?

Influencer Philip Windsperger aims to transition from social media to a political role by running for a spot in the Munich city council.

Feb 26 • 06:04 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: Strengthen electoral integrity, observers urge INEC

Election observers in Nigeria have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enhance electoral integrity after assessing the recent Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.

Feb 26 • 05:16 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Central African Republic: Central African Republic Enters 'Decisive' Phase After Landmark Elections

The Central African Republic marks a crucial phase in its peace process following landmark elections deemed extensive and significant by UN officials.

Feb 26 • 04:42 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In the Saeima elections, 158 polling stations will be available in Riga

Riga will have 158 polling stations for the upcoming Saeima elections this fall, as confirmed by the Riga City Council's recent decision.

Feb 25 • 19:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Pre-elections for the National Judiciary Council. The Coalition has prepared a resolution. PiS is going to the Constitutional Tribunal

The current Polish coalition government has introduced a resolution concerning pre-elections for members of the National Judiciary Council in response to a presidential veto on proposed changes to the judiciary election process.

Feb 25 • 16:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Uncertain draw, safe exit: an instruction manual will define how the members who will leave the National Electoral Council will be chosen in 2026

An instruction manual will determine how the draw for selecting two main and substitute members to leave Ecuador's National Electoral Council in 2026 will be conducted.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Britain.. A popular campaign to support candidates who advocate for Palestine in local elections

A grassroots campaign in the UK aims to support local candidates advocating for Palestine ahead of the 2026 local council elections, initiated by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.

Feb 24 • 21:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election: Candidate on CSU City Council List Switches to AfD

A candidate from the CSU's city council list in Haar has switched to the AfD party just weeks before the March local elections, causing turmoil within the CSU.

Feb 24 • 16:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amid the elections of the Regional Council of Social Work, a debate on the challenges of the profession takes place this Tuesday, 24, in Santarém

A conversation circle addressing the challenges faced by social workers is set to take place in Santarém, Brazil, coinciding with the elections of the Regional Council of Social Work.

Feb 24 • 14:19 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: EFCC Arrests 20 Suspects for Vote Buying, Other Electoral Offences

The EFCC arrested 20 individuals during the FCT area council elections for various electoral offences, including vote buying.

Feb 23 • 18:58 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

City-owned subsidiary: "München Ticket" is facing insolvency

The city service company "München Ticket" is reportedly on the brink of insolvency, with a decision needed from the city council before the upcoming local elections.

Feb 23 • 15:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Significant Cleanups Planned for City Council Team xD

Significant cleanups are planned for the City Council of the Independence Party in Iceland, with no current representatives but two candidates likely to be favored by the nomination committee.

Feb 23 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The candidacy is called The Left and Finnur will be in the sixth position

The Left movement in Iceland, has announced its candidacy for the upcoming city council elections in Reykjavik, led by Sanna Magdalena, with Finnur positioned sixth on the list.

Feb 23 • 11:10 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somali President Chairs Talks With Future Council Amid Dispute Over Elections

In Somalia, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is leading discussions with the opposition-aligned Somali Future Council regarding the country's electoral framework amid rising political tensions.

Feb 23 • 05:27 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somalia President, Opposition Council Fail to Reach Deal in Talks

Talks between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the opposition Future Council ended without agreement on key political issues.

Feb 23 • 04:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: Nigerians now know ruling, real opposition parties – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, praised President Bola Tinubu for the successful conduct of the Area Council elections in Abuja, which showcased the political landscape of Nigeria.

Feb 22 • 20:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

EFCC arrests 20 over electoral fraud in FCT council polls, recovers over N17m

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested 20 individuals for electoral fraud during the Federal Capital Territory local government elections and recovered over 17 million Naira intended for vote buying.

Feb 22 • 19:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: INEC begins manual, electronic result collation at Kubwa centre

INEC has started the process of manually and electronically collating results at the Kubwa Registration Area Centre for the FCT Area Council Elections.

Feb 22 • 18:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: Real Nigerians have spoken, Keyamo dismisses critics

Festus Keyamo, Nigeria's Minister of Aviation, commended residents of the Federal Capital Territory for their participation in area council elections while criticizing those who claim to represent national opinions without a mandate.

Feb 22 • 18:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Elections in Mendoza: what is being voted on today, Sunday, February 22

Today, citizens in several departments of Mendoza, Argentina, are voting to renew local council seats.

Feb 22 • 15:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FULL LIST: APC wins five FCT councils, PDP one

The All Progressives Congress won five out of six chairmanship seats in the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, with the Peoples Democratic Party winning one.

Feb 22 • 15:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: PDP pressures INEC over pending Kuje results

The PDP is urging the INEC to promptly announce the pending results for the Kuje Area Council chairmanship election due to concerns over delays that could lead to manipulation.

Feb 22 • 15:03 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: Kuje chairmanship result delayed by two wards — INEC

The announcement of the Kuje Area Council chairmanship result has been delayed due to collation challenges in two wards, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Feb 22 • 14:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PDP unveils legal team to challenge FCT council polls

The Peoples Democratic Party has formed a legal team to address election disputes from the recent FCT Area Council elections, following mixed results against their expectations.

Feb 22 • 11:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: APC candidate wins Abaji Area Council chairmanship election

Umar Abdullahi Abubakar of the APC has been declared the winner of the chairmanship election for the Abaji Area Council in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory.

Feb 22 • 11:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

BREAKING: APC candidate wins AMAC chairmanship election in FCT

Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress has been declared the winner of the Abuja Municipal Area Council chairmanship election, securing over 40,000 votes.

Feb 22 • 07:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Another electoral test for Milei: six communes in Mendoza elect their legislative representatives this Sunday

On Sunday, six communes in Mendoza, Argentina, are set to hold elections to renew half of their legislative council seats amid concerns about voter turnout due to the summer recess and the school year starting.

Feb 21 • 21:56 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Votes sold for up to ₦10,000 in FCT poll — CSO

An election monitoring group in Nigeria claimed that votes were sold for as much as ₦10,000 during the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.

Feb 21 • 20:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: INEC uploads chairmanship results on IReV

The Independent National Electoral Commission has started posting results for the Federal Capital Territory Area Council chairmanship elections on its Result Viewing portal.

Feb 21 • 20:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

CSO faults FCT council poll, laments low turnout, other irregularities

A civil society organization criticized the recent Federal Capital Territory elections for low voter turnout and irregularities, despite the election being largely peaceful.

Feb 21 • 19:18 UTC

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