Several former officials will try to unseat President Ashraf Ghani in July, amid fears that another fraud-marred election could further destabilize the country.
Tag: Elections
Congo President Didn’t Run for Re-election, but He’s Still in Control
In the absence of intense international pressure or a public uprising, neither of which seems imminent, the outgoing president may be outgoing in name only.
Declared Runner-Up Challenges Congo Election Results
Martin Fayulu is demanding a manual recount, accusing the declared winner, Felix Tshisekedi, of a back-room deal with President Joseph Kabila.
Disputed Congo Election Result Leaves Country on Edge
The candidate some say was unfairly denied the presidency called on citizens to “rise as one man to protect victory.” World leaders also raised questions.
Congo Says Felix Tshisekedi Won Election, Rebuffing Independent Review
Outside observers said another presidential candidate, Martin Fayulu, was the runaway winner. Mr. Fayulu called the official results an “electoral swindle.”
Congo Presidential Election Results Delayed
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.
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.