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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NFF kicks off 2026 electoral process

The Nigeria Football Federation has initiated the electoral process for its 2026 elections, set to occur at an Extraordinary General Assembly in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

Mar 23 โ€ข 01:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Construye Movement Issues Statement Regarding Possible Cancellation by CNE

The Construye movement in Ecuador expressed its concerns about the National Electoral Council's intent to begin the cancellation process of the political organization for allegedly failing to meet the required number of supporters.

Mar 22 โ€ข 21:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Bishops of BiH: The possibility of injustice and overshadowing must be removed from the electoral process

The Bishops' Conference of Bosnia and Herzegovina has expressed concerns about the portrayal of a single nation as a victim, emphasizing the need for dialogue and respect during electoral processes.

Mar 21 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

CNE analyzes beginning the process of cancellation for the groups Construye and Unidad Popular

Ecuador's National Electoral Council is considering canceling the registration of two political groups for failing to meet membership requirements.

Mar 21 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"A serious doubt about the regularity of the election": in Manosque, the RN-UDR candidate files an appeal

The candidate Fabrice Durnerin, who lost in the first round of local elections in Manosque, has raised concerns over the electoral process, claiming irregularities in the voter registration.

Mar 21 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

South Africa: ANC denies any 'external influence' on electoral processes

In South Africa, the ANC rejects claims of external influence on its electoral processes following an investigation alleging Russian consultancy support.

Mar 21 โ€ข 09:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

What happens if Castro resigns before the trial at the TSE? Understand the scenarios

Brazilian Governor Clรกudio Castro faces a potential trial at the Superior Electoral Court that could lead to his condemnation, prompting discussions among his allies about resignation before the process concludes.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Claudia Sheinbaum denies she will campaign for the revocation of mandate

Claudia Sheinbaum clarified that the proposed reform does not allow for electoral propaganda during the mandate revocation process.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Activate the official parts office mode

ร“scar Cantรณn Zetina, President of the Senate's Constitutional Points Commission, initially stated there would be minor changes to the electoral reform proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum, only to later retract his statement, highlighting dysfunction in the legislative process.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo's Sasso Nguesso Re-Elected President in Tightly Controlled Vote

Denis Sassou N'Guesso has been re-elected President of the Republic of Congo with nearly 95 percent of the vote amidst allegations of a tightly controlled electoral process.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

2027: Kwara, Cross River mandate resignation for officials seeking office

The Kwara State Government has mandated civil servants aiming to contest in the 2027 elections to resign from their positions, a directive echoed by Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu for political appointees.

Mar 19 โ€ข 00:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

For the 2nd time in a month, coalition requests that TSE judge process on the cassation of the governor of RR

A coalition in Brazil has requested the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) to resume a case that could lead to the removal of Roraima's governor, Antonio Denarium, for the second time in less than a month.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Esteban Paz after Francisco Egas's reelection in the FEF: 'Everything is prepared for the TAS, we will go to the last instances'

Esteban Paz criticized the electoral process following Francisco Egas's reelection as president of the Ecuadorian Football Federation, claiming that he will pursue legal action due to alleged irregularities.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Biasly working...,' Dimple Yadav accuses EC

Dimple Yadav alleges that the Election Commission is working in a biased manner during the electoral process.

Mar 18 โ€ข 01:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How right is the transfer of officials before elections?

The article discusses the Election Commission's practice of transferring high-ranking officials before elections to ensure a fair electoral process.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:48 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Presidential election in Congo-B: electoral commission satisfied despite telecommunications cut

The Congolese electoral commission expressed satisfaction regarding the presidential elections despite a telecommunications blackout in the country during the voting process.

Mar 17 โ€ข 04:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

2027 elections: Cleric warns against vote-buying

An Islamic cleric supports a presidential candidate for 2027 while warning against the dangers of vote-buying in Nigeria's electoral process.

Mar 17 โ€ข 00:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Detailed Results for Paris, Lyon, and Marseille

The article reports on the detailed results of the 2026 municipal elections in the French cities of Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, highlighting the new electoral process allowing citizens to vote directly for their mayors.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The election day: from the village where the first neighbor voted an hour later to the polling station where no one showed up

The article discusses the low voter turnout and significant depopulation in a small village called Villasdardo during the electoral process in Castilla y Leรณn.

Mar 15 โ€ข 17:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: How Hesse Voted

This article reports on the voting results of the municipal elections in Hesse, Germany, detailing the counting process and the complexities involved in the electoral system.

Mar 15 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

ECI-Net App: A New Initiative by the Election Commission, 'ECI-Net' App Launched, All Services Under One Umbrella

The Election Commission of India launched the ECI-Net app, aiming to consolidate various voter services into a single platform to enhance transparency and accessibility in the electoral process.

Mar 15 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump's advisor would meet with Nunes Marques to discuss elections in Brazil

Darren Beattie, Trump's advisor for Brazil, sought a meeting with Supreme Court Minister Kassio Nunes Marques to discuss Brazil's electoral process, but the meeting is unlikely to happen due to a travel ban by President Lula.

Mar 14 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Who commands here... for now

The leadership contest within Mexico's Morena party is shifting, with influential members changing rules and power dynamics ahead of the 2027 electoral process.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prosecutor's Office opens investigation for alleged document forgery in the electoral process of the FEF

The Guayas Provincial Prosecutor's Office is investigating alleged document forgery related to the electoral process of the Ecuadorian Football Federation.

Mar 11 โ€ข 20:35 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Court Issues Temporary Order Halting LFA Electoral Process

A Liberian court has issued a temporary order to halt the electoral process of the Liberia Football Association pending a legal challenge.

Mar 11 โ€ข 05:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Piotr Prusinowski: Politicians have made a "madman's house" out of the judiciary

Former judge Piotr Prusinowski criticizes the political manipulation of judicial appointments in Poland, describing the current electoral process for judicial candidates as a sham.

Mar 11 โ€ข 04:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nunes Marques requests a view and postpones the judgment of the revocation of the mandate and ineligibility of Clรกudio Castro at the TSE

Minister Nunes Marques of Brazil's Superior Electoral Court postponed the judgment concerning the revocation of Rio de Janeiro Governor Clรกudio Castro's mandate due to a request for a view, delaying the process until March 24.

Mar 10 โ€ข 23:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

TRE-MS opens selection for higher education interns with a scholarship of R$ 1,000

The Regional Electoral Court of Mato Grosso do Sul has opened a selection process for higher education interns with a scholarship of R$ 1,000.

Mar 10 โ€ข 19:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Live Webcasting at Every Booth in Bengal, CEC Prepares for Violence-Free Elections

The Chief Election Commissioner of India announced plans for live webcasting at every polling booth in West Bengal to ensure a violence-free electoral process in the upcoming 2026 assembly elections.

Mar 10 โ€ข 09:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Unlocking the election of INE advisors

The election process for advisors of Mexico's electoral authority, INE, is underway despite delays stemming from a failed electoral reform.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Electoral Permit: What It Is, How to Request It, and How It Is Compensated

This article explains what the electoral permit is for workers involved in elections in Italy, how to apply for it, and the compensation process.

Mar 9 โ€ข 19:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Esteban Paz accuses the ruling party of 'using trolls to instill fear' during the FEF electoral process

Ecuadorian football candidate Esteban Paz claims that his opponent's camp is using fear tactics to undermine confidence in Ecuador's participation in the World Cup.

Mar 9 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in Bavaria: Only One Candidate - and He Will Not Be Elected

The mayoral candidate in Mittelsinn, Bavaria, Philipp Kuhn, faces an uncontested election, raising questions about the validity and excitement of the electoral process.

Mar 9 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court denies new elections and mayor's dismissal in Peruรญbe, SP, after fake news allegations

The Regional Electoral Court denied a request for new elections and dismissal of the mayor of Peruรญbe, Felipe Bernardo, following accusations of fake news that allegedly impacted the electoral process.

Mar 8 โ€ข 14:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Shettima mocks ADC over flawed digital membership registration

Vice President Kashim Shettima criticized the African Democratic Congress for its problematic online membership registration process.

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NNPP asks INEC to restore public trust in electoral process

The New Nigeria Peopleโ€™s Party urges the Independent National Electoral Commission to focus on rebuilding public confidence in the electoral system, stating that internal party disputes are not the main reason for voter apathy.

Mar 5 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Amazon I Want 2026 is launched in Brasรญlia with a debate on digital democracy in an election year

The fifth edition of the Amazon I Want project was launched in Brasรญlia, focusing on digital democracy in the electoral process.

Mar 4 โ€ข 19:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'If it's true, it's nonsense,' says Francisco Egas about allegations of document forgery in the FEF electoral process

Francisco Egas, president of the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF), reacted to allegations of document forgery related to the upcoming electoral process for the FEF.

Mar 4 โ€ข 17:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Complaint Filed with the Prosecutor's Office Over Alleged Document Forgery in FEF Electoral Process

A complaint has been filed with Ecuador's Prosecutor's Office regarding alleged document forgery linked to the upcoming elections of the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF).

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Watch the launch of the Amazon I Want 2026 project live

The launch event of the project 'Amazon I Want 2026' will discuss the theme 'Democracy in the digital age' and the role of new technologies in the electoral process.

Mar 3 โ€ข 20:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

New season of 'The Amazon I Want' will launch in Brasรญlia

The new season of the 'The Amazon I Want' project, focusing on digital democracy, will launch in Brasรญlia and feature discussions on technology's impact in the electoral process.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Tanzania Unveils a Crystal-Clear Image of Electoral Process Sabotage

The Tanzanian government has dismissed allegations of electoral process disruption as one-sided and unverified, while addressing the international community's concerns during a UN meeting in Geneva.

Mar 3 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Attorney General's Office commented on the electoral process in the FEF: these are the 3 sports impacts

The Attorney General's Office of Ecuador clarifies the implications of the new sports law on leadership tenures within sports organizations, particularly concerning the re-election of Francisco Egas in the FEF.

Mar 2 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

โ€˜Thereโ€™s no turning back. Everything confirms the illegality committed,โ€™ says Esteban Paz after the Attorney General's statement on FEF elections

Esteban Paz, a candidate for the presidency of the Ecuadorian Football Federation, stated that the Attorney General's announcement affirms the illegality of the electoral process amidst controversy over candidacy eligibility.

Mar 2 โ€ข 19:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: Who Are the Candidates in Your Municipality?

The article discusses the upcoming municipal elections in France, highlighting the number of candidates and the electoral process involved.

Mar 2 โ€ข 09:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Proposal to Require the Central Electoral Commission to Create Electronic Signature Collection Forms for Citizens

A member of the Lithuanian Parliament proposed amendments to create electronic signature collection forms for elections, enabling better management and visibility of the collection process for political entities.

Mar 1 โ€ข 10:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Thai General Election: Residents Occupy Counting Stations, Distrust in Transparency 'It's a Democracy Issue'

In Thailand's recent general election, suspicions of electoral fraud have led residents to occupy counting stations, reflecting a broader distrust in the electoral process.

Feb 28 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Partial Renewal of the National Electoral Council: Commission will repeat request to universities to send professors to prepare the exams

The Citizens' Commission overseeing the partial renewal of Ecuador's National Electoral Council is set to repeat its request for universities to nominate professors to prepare written and oral exams for candidates.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

INEC seeks deeper UN partnership to strengthen elections

The Chairman of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission seeks stronger collaboration with the UN to enhance the electoral process in Nigeria.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Opposition leaders urge National Assembly to begin fresh electoral act amendment

Opposition leaders from various political parties in Nigeria are calling for the National Assembly to initiate a new amendment process for the Electoral Act to remove controversial provisions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:30 UTC

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