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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: PDP Crisis - Wike's Camp Accuses Turaki-Led Nwc of Plot to Sabotage Convention

The Wike-backed faction of Nigeria's PDP has accused the Turaki-led National Working Committee of attempting to sabotage their upcoming convention amid ongoing divisions within the party.

Mar 23 • 06:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Natasha blames PDP crisis for defections, urges return

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has criticized the internal crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for causing a significant decline in its Senate representation, urging for a revival during the party's convention committee inauguration.

Mar 23 • 00:10 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike’s camp accuses government-backed PDP of plot to sabotage convention

Nyesom Wike's faction of the PDP accuses a governor-backed group of attempting to sabotage the party's upcoming national convention in 2026.

Mar 22 • 17:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

ADC begins sale of nomination forms ahead of party convention

The African Democratic Congress in Nigeria has commenced the sale of nomination forms for its upcoming party elections at various levels.

Mar 22 • 11:43 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike-backed PDP convention: Party leaders push for unity

Peoples Democratic Party leaders in Nigeria are advocating for unity and reconciliation as they prepare for the upcoming National Convention in 2026.

Mar 22 • 00:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Is Reform Necessary? A Critical Juncture

The Japan Innovation Party's internal presence is declining as it prepares for its first party convention as a ruling party against the backdrop of a major victory for the ruling LDP in recent elections.

Mar 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Realization of 'Reduction of Seats' Confirmed, Emphasizing the Necessity of Constitutional Amendment at the Ishin Party Convention

The Japan Innovation Party has outlined its policy to reduce the number of seats in the House of Representatives by 10% and emphasized the need for constitutional amendment during its party convention in Tokyo.

Mar 21 • 09:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike-backed PDP consolidates control ahead of convention

A faction of Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party, loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike, is solidifying its hold by conducting state congresses ahead of the national convention.

Mar 18 • 02:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike-backed PDP faction installs PDP executives in Bayelsa, Ekiti, Oyo

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Minister Nyesom Wike elected new party executives in multiple states after a court ruling invalidated a previous convention.

Mar 16 • 01:14 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Komeito Party Convention, Independent Candidates for Unified Local Elections, Emphasis on Cooperation with Centrist and Constitutional Parties

The Komeito Party confirmed at its recent convention that it will nominate independent candidates for the upcoming unified local elections instead of aligning with other centrist parties.

Mar 14 • 12:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PDP factions get nod to settle convention dispute out of court

The Nigerian Court of Appeal has allowed the factions within the Peoples Democratic Party to settle a dispute regarding their elective convention outside of court.

Mar 11 • 13:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Natasha urges PDP leaders to reconcile after Appeal Court judgment

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan calls for reconciliation among the Peoples Democratic Party leaders following the Court of Appeal's judgment regarding the party's national convention.

Mar 10 • 17:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Afternoon recap: Saraki calls for fresh PDP convention, Tinubu seeks senate nod for Oyedele, Abe’s appointment

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki is calling for a new national convention for the Peoples Democratic Party, while President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance.

Mar 10 • 14:32 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PDP BoT meets Wednesday in Abuja

The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party is set to convene in Abuja on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, following a court ruling that nullified the party's 2025 national convention.

Mar 10 • 11:36 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

KDH's Convention Closed Doors to Smer, Hlas, and SNS / Strategically, it was the Right Step. It Definitely Cut Off One Debate

The KDH party has officially ruled out post-election collaboration with rival parties Smer, Hlas, and SNS during its weekend convention.

Mar 10 • 05:18 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Olawepo-Hashim urges PDP unity after court ruling

Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim calls for unity within the Peoples Democratic Party following a court ruling on its national convention.

Mar 9 • 17:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

"The Thing is": "Fire" in PiS and the Start of a New Campaign

A recent PiS convention in Krakow marked the nomination of Przemysław Czarnek as a candidate for Prime Minister, showcasing the party's strategy to energize its base ahead of upcoming elections.

Mar 9 • 16:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Breaking - Appeal Court Invalidates PDP's Ibadan Convention, Fines Turaki-Led Faction

The Appeal Court in Abuja has invalidated the Peoples Democratic Party's national convention held in Ibadan, fining the faction led by Taminu Turaki for its defiance of court orders.

Mar 9 • 15:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Appeal Court backs Lamido in PDP convention dispute

The Appeal Court in Nigeria upheld a Federal High Court ruling preventing the People's Democratic Party from holding its national convention without former Governor Sule Lamido's participation.

Mar 9 • 14:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Conflicts within the AfD in NRW: But they want to be an Alternative for Germany

The AfD party in North Rhine-Westphalia experienced internal conflicts during their recent state party convention, highlighting divisions between moderate and extremist factions.

Mar 8 • 10:56 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Participation Party aims to elect 500 members in next spring's unified local elections at party convention

The Participation Party has set a target of winning 500 seats in next year's unified local elections during its recent party convention in Tokyo.

Mar 8 • 10:07 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Storm after Przemysław Czarnek's words. Ukrainian media thunder

Przemysław Czarnek, recently nominated as the PiS candidate for prime minister, faced backlash for his controversial comments about Ukraine and the LGBT community during a party convention in Kraków.

Mar 8 • 05:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PiS President on Grzegorz Braun's Movement: Self-Defense to the Cubed

Jarosław Kaczyński, president of PiS, discussed his party's political strategy and internal dynamics following a convention, focusing on the choice of the prime minister candidate and his critique of the current government.

Mar 7 • 18:13 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Letizia Moratti: "We have the candidate mayor of Forza Italia". But the rectors stay out

Letizia Moratti announces the candidate for Forza Italia's mayoral race during a party convention in Milan, amid a backdrop of reluctance from academic rectors to engage.

Mar 7 • 14:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Przemysław Czarnek as the PiS Candidate for Prime Minister

Jarosław Kaczyński announced Przemysław Czarnek as the candidate for Prime Minister from the Law and Justice party for the 2027 elections during a party convention in Krakow.

Mar 7 • 14:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Morawiecki created competition for the PiS convention. Presented 'six prescriptions'

Former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki organized an event in Warsaw to address economic management issues, challenging the upcoming PiS party convention led by Jarosław Kaczyński.

Mar 6 • 12:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Who is the PiS candidate for Prime Minister? This name is repeated like a mantra. Survey for 'Wprost'

Jarosław Kaczyński has announced that he has chosen the candidate for Prime Minister for the Law and Justice party, to be revealed at a party convention in March.

Mar 5 • 04:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Tension in PiS Before the Convention: Will Morawiecki Outshine Kaczyński's Show?

Ahead of a critical convention, tensions arise within Poland's ruling party, PiS, as Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki plans to present his economic strategy the day before Jarosław Kaczyński announces the party's candidate for the next prime minister.

Mar 4 • 11:56 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

"Latvia's Development" Prepares for Saeima Elections

The political party "Latvia's Development" is gearing up to participate in the upcoming Saeima elections this fall, as confirmed during their recent convention.

Feb 28 • 16:55 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike faction protests as Oyo court upholds PDP convention

The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by Nyesom Wike has rejected a court ruling in Oyo State that upheld the validity of the party's recent national convention.

Feb 28 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She was falling in the polls, but reversed the trend: the Democratic candidate who is back in the lead heading into the elections in California

Democratic candidate Katie Porter has regained momentum in the California gubernatorial race after a new poll shows her leading again following the state party's convention.

Feb 27 • 15:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike faction dismisses Oyo court judgment on PDP convention

The Wike-led faction of the PDP in Nigeria has dismissed a recent Oyo State court ruling regarding the party's convention as inconsequential and unenforceable.

Feb 27 • 15:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PDP: Wike, Makinde camps lock horns ahead of March convention

Factional disputes within Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party are intensifying as the Wike and Makinde camps clash over arrangements for the upcoming national convention.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Yilwatda affirms APC’s electoral edge as convention nears

Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, claimed that the party is the best platform for candidates in Nigeria as they prepare for an upcoming convention.

Feb 26 • 00:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PHOTOS: Yilwatda unveils APC national convention committee

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Nigeria, Dr. Nentawe G. Yilwatda, inaugurated the party’s National Convention Committee, emphasizing its significance for democratic values.

Feb 25 • 22:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Katie Porter holds ‘F--- TRUMP’ sign at California Democratic convention

Katie Porter displayed a sign reading 'F--- TRUMP' during the California Democratic Party's 2026 state convention, emphasizing her commitment to oppose Donald Trump in the upcoming elections.

Feb 23 • 11:01 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Kelly McParland: Poilievre Conservatives remain a house divided

Kelly McParland discusses the ongoing divisions within the Conservative Party of Canada, particularly focusing on Pierre Poilievre's leadership challenges.

Feb 23 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Podcast: "On the Point": CDU Party Convention: Merz's Power Machine Works

Friedrich Merz, under pressure ahead of the CDU party convention, addressed criticisms in his speech and was re-elected as party chairman with over 91% of the vote, despite some internal disputes over various proposals.

Feb 22 • 13:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

CDU: What Remains from the CDU Party Convention

The CDU party convention confirmed Friedrich Merz as the chairman, leading to discussions on the implications of his leadership.

Feb 21 • 17:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

CDU Party Convention: Söder Meets Expectations – Including Those of Friedrich Merz

The CDU party convention in Stuttgart saw Friedrich Merz receiving strong backing as party leader, while Markus Söder's appearance energized the delegates.

Feb 21 • 15:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Party Convention: CDU Calls for Social Media Ban for Children

The CDU demands the German government establish an age limit of 14 for social media usage, following a resolution from their federal party convention in Stuttgart.

Feb 21 • 12:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PiS Program Convention in Stalowa Wola Opened by Mariusz Błaszczak. Michał Dworczyk Excluded

The PiS program convention in Stalowa Wola featured speeches from key party figures, with a notable exclusion of MEP Michał Dworczyk amid internal party rivalry.

Feb 21 • 11:28 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Germany's Chancellor Re-elected as Party Leader

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz was re-elected as the leader of the CDU party with an overwhelming majority of votes from delegates at the party's national convention.

Feb 20 • 22:31 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Blog: The CDU Presidency is Elected

The CDU party leadership was elected during the recent CDU federal party convention, confirming key figures including Carsten Linnemann as General Secretary.

Feb 20 • 20:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

SZ in the Evening: News from February 20, 2026

The article summarizes significant events including a U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs, a CDU party convention featuring significant applause for Chancellor Merz, and a substantial deployment of U.S. military forces in the Middle East.

Feb 20 • 17:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ in the Morning: Today's News - Overview for the Busy

Today marks the beginning of the CDU party convention, where Friedrich Merz's re-election is anticipated, alongside discussions on pivotal decisions for the country.

Feb 20 • 06:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

CDU Baden-Württemberg: When Friedrich Merz Becomes a Risk for the Election Campaign

The CDU's plans for a successful party convention in Stuttgart are overshadowed by controversial demands from party factions that may jeopardize their electoral strategy in Baden-Württemberg.

Feb 19 • 16:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

CDU Party Convention: Why is Merkel coming this time?

Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of Germany, is set to attend a CDU party convention in Stuttgart for the first time since her tenure, stirring speculation about her motivations.

Feb 19 • 15:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Adamawa APC to hold ward congress after national convention

The Adamawa State chapter of the APC plans to conduct a ward congress following the national convention in March 2026, anticipating the defection of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri to the party.

Feb 19 • 10:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Climate, Part-time Work, Military Service: These Proposals are Being Discussed by the CDU at the Party Convention

The CDU is set to discuss significant proposals at their federal party convention in Stuttgart, including military service and climate policies.

Feb 17 • 11:38 UTC

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