At least 39 people were said to have been killed and rumors swirled of malpractice in the voting, as President Muhammadu Buhari seeks a second term.
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Netanyahu Sparks Outrage Over Pact With Racist Party
An increasingly desperate Israeli prime minister has aggravated already fraught relations between Israel and Jews in the diaspora.
Nigerians Finally Get to Vote, but Hit a Few More Snags
After multiple delays, federal elections are going ahead. President Muhammadu Buhari, who has promised a crackdown on corruption, is seeking a second term.
Senegal’s President Tightens Grip on Power Ahead of Elections
As voters go to the polls on Sunday, critics say Macky Sall has consolidated control of the country and used undemocratic tactics to elbow opponents aside.
Julie Bishop Quits Australian Politics, Adding to Exodus of Conservative Women
Ms. Bishop, the former foreign minister, said she would not run in the next election. Last year she lost a party leadership vote that would have made her prime minister.
2 Israel Centrists, Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid, Join Forces Against Netanyahu
The alliance is seen as posing a credible threat to Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, as he tries to maintain his grip on power.
Russian Hackers Targeted European Research Groups, Microsoft Says
The attacks, which come ahead of elections in May, reflect the spread of a broad online campaign linked to Moscow to disrupt its political opponents.
Spain’s Far-Right Vox Party Sees Breakout Moment in New Election
The party got its breakthrough in a southern coastal farming region, where migration was an issue. Now it’s hoping for success at the national level.
Nigeria Postpones Election Just Hours Before Polls Open
The electoral commission delayed the vote until Feb. 23, citing unspecified “challenges” amid reports that voting materials had not been delivered to all parts of the country.
The Saturday Profile: A Rap Challenger to the Thai Military Junta
In a repressive country, Nutthapong Srimuong does not shy from political themes. His rap video, “What My Country Has Got,” has been viewed 56 million times in three months.