People in the Democratic Republic of Congo had been told they would learn who their new leader was on Wednesday night. The hour passed with no word.
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Fratricide in Full Bloom as Israeli Election Campaign Heats Up
Political alliances are all well and good, but they are falling by the wayside as lawmakers jockey for position in an eventual post-Netanyahu Israel.
Opposition Leader Is Seen by Church as Winning Congo Vote
The Catholic Church, widely trusted, has determined that Martin Fayulu is the victor of the disputed presidential election, setting up a confrontation with the government.
Canada Letter: Can Justin Trudeau Make It Two in a Row?
The Liberals will seek a second mandate in Canada’s next federal election in October. That result is not a certainty.
Warning of ‘Fictitious’ Election Results Online, Congo Cuts Internet for 2nd Day
The Democratic Republic of Congo, waiting for official election results, cut internet connections and SMS services for a second day, saying it wanted to avert chaos.
Bangladesh’s Leader Wins a Third Term but Opposition Contests Results
In a vote with widespread irregularities and intimidation, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina remains in power, but faces accusations that she’s more autocratic.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Wins 3rd Term Amid Deadly Violence on Election Day
At least 17 were killed in an election marred by widespread allegations of rigging, as the country’s Election Commission said the governing party of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina won a large majority.
Congo Votes, Amid Ebola Crisis and Problems at Polls, After Years’ Delay
The long-delayed vote to replace Congo’s leader of 18 years, Joseph Kabila, was marred by torrential rains, lost voter rolls and malfunctioning machines.
As Congo Election Nears, Rioters Storm an Ebola Center and Unrest Grows
Delays of long-anticipated elections to replace President Joseph Kabila are adding to insecurity in a region plagued by an Ebola outbreak and militia violence.
Afghanistan Likely to Delay Election as Trump Presses for Peace Talks
Officials said a presidential vote scheduled for April could be put back at least three months to allow for better preparation. That would give U.S. negotiators more time, too.