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Cohen plans to reveal Trump's "lies, racism and cheating"

Former fixer to the US president is expected to reveal details of his bosses' business affairs in Russia and payoffs to women.

Italy

Sardinian election seen as a key test for Italy

As well as being a litmus test for the government in Rome, Sardinia’s election is also being watched carefully to see how the coalition partners might fare in May’s European elections.

Moldova

Moldova vote produces hung parliament

Moldovans have voted in an election split between pro-Russian and pro-Western parties. Corruption scandals and accusations of poisoning have tarnished the campaign.

Nigeria

Nigeria's Buhari casts ballot as polls open in delayed presidential election

Nigeria's Buhari casts ballot as polls open in delayed presidential election

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Sudan's Bashir declares state of emergency, dissolves government

Sudan's Bashir declares state of emergency, dissolves government

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Venezuela's president Maduro breaks relations with Colombia

Venezuela's Maduro breaks relations with Colombia; expels Colombian embassy employees

Nigeria

After a week's delay Nigerians finally go to the polls

But just hours before the polls opened Geidam city in Yobe state was attacked by suspected Islamic extremists and dozens of residents fled.

Ukraine

A comedian is now frontrunner for Ukraine's presidential post: poll

Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky, who is known for his role playing the Ukrainian president in a popular television show, is actually now the frontrunner for Ukraine's top job, according to a recent poll

Nigeria

Euroviews. The success of Africa’s biggest democracy isn’t a priority for the EU

Although the EU has deployed an election observation mission to Nigeria, its political leadership has kept its distance. With the success of Africa’s biggest democracy at risk, the EU can do more to ensure free and fair elections take place.

World News

IS teenager Shamima Begum will not be allowed into Bangladesh

IS teenager Shamima Begum will not be allowed into Bangladesh

Europe News

Eurosceptics set for big gains in EU elections

Dominant groups on centre left and centre right will be hit as new movements gain ground, according to EU Parliament projections.

Egypt

Egyptian lawmakers back changes that could keep Sisi in power til 2034

Egyptian lawmakers back changes that could keep Sisi in power til 2034

Switzerland

Switzerland offers cash to hackers who can crack its e-voting system

Hackers are invited to look for vulnerabilities in Switzerland's e-voting system during a four-week dummy poll.

Serbia

Why is Serbia's opposition staging a parliament boycott?

Serbia's opposition staged a boycott in the country's parliament on Monday following 10 weeks of anti-government protests. But what are they angry about, how has the president reacted and could we see a snap vote?

Ukraine

Two Y.V Tymoshkenkos among 44 candidates for Ukrainian president

Yuliya Tymoshenko claims another candidate with a similar name is trying to steal her votes

World News

Thai king's sister to run for prime minister

Thai king's sister nominated for PM in March polls in unprecedented move

Sweden

Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven reelected for second term

Sweden ended a four-month political deadlock on Friday when lawmakers reelected Prime Minister Stefan Lofven for a second term.

World News

How and where can I vote in the 2019 European elections?

All you ever wanted to know about voter eligibility in the 2019 European elections but were too shy to ask

Sweden

Sweden's Social Democrats seek deal with opposition to form government

After months of political deadlock, Sweden's Social Democrats agreed a deal with the opposition Centre Party and the Liberals to try to form a government

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo election results delayed

Election officials in DR Congo say the preliminary results have been delayed because they have received less than half of the ballot papers