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Germany

Merkel targeted by nationalist right on German campaign trail

The German chancellor runs the gauntlet of jeering opponents ahead of next Sunday's elections.

16/09/2017

Norway

Conservatives declare victory in Norwegian election

Ruling Conservative Party retain power in historic Norwegian election

12/09/2017

Russia

Russia's Yabloko claims huge gains in Moscow local council elections

Russia's Yabloko claims huge gains in Moscow local council elections

11/09/2017

Germany

Martin Schulz: ‘Europe must not be scared of Turkey’

08/09/2017

News

[LIVE] Angola polls final result: ruling MPLA wins by 61%

Angola's elections body has released final results of the August 23 polls. The ruling MPLA won by 61.07% picking 150 seats in the 220 seater parliament. Joao Lourenco was also declared president-elect

07/09/2017

Russia

Is this the secret villa of Russia president Vladimir Putin?

01/09/2017

Germany

Merkel slams German auto execs during election rally

Merkel slams German auto execs during election rally

12/08/2017

Kenya

Two 'shot dead' in Kenya as violence follows claims of electoral fraud

Opposition leader Raila Odinga's claims that Tuesday's general election was rigged has sparked upheaval in Kenya

09/08/2017

Kenya

Opposition protesters tear-gassed in Kenya

Kenyan police have fired tear-gas at a group of 100 chanting supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga, shortly after their political leader claimed "massive" electoral fraud

09/08/2017

Kenya

Kenya vote counting underway after presidential election

Kenya vote counting underway after presidential election

08/08/2017

Rwanda

Rwanda strongman Kagame wins election landslide

The victory gives Kagame, already in power for 17 years, a third term

05/08/2017

Rwanda

Kagame expected to win third term in Rwandan presidentials

Rwandan President Paul Kagame looks set for a third term as the country votes for a new president.

04/08/2017

Venezuela

Turnout figures in Venezuela assembly ballot disputed

There is a claim the turnout figures in Venezuela's recent election for a new assembly were "tampered" with

02/08/2017

Venezuela

Venezuela opposition figures seized in overnight raids

Venezuelan authorities are urged not to use excessive force during an already 'extremely volatile situation,' after two opposition figures are seized from their homes in overnight raids

01/08/2017

New Zealand

Flagging Labour in New Zealand chooses youngest-ever leader weeks ahead of election

Badly trailing in the polls two months ahead of a general election, New Zealand's Labour party hopes its new, youngest-ever leader will revive its fortunes

01/08/2017

Venezuela

Venezuela divided as Maduro claims victory and opposition vows to fight on

Days of bloodshed in the lead-up to the vote saw at least 10 people lose their lives, and a march to honour the dead is scheduled for Wednesday.

01/08/2017

Venezuela

EU slams 'excessive' use of force in Venezuela

EU slams 'excessive' use of force in Venezuela

31/07/2017

Venezuela

Venezuela vote turnout 41.5% - electoral commission

Officials say over eight million people voted in Sunday's controversial election boycotted by the opposition and marred by violence.

31/07/2017

Venezuela

Violent clashes escalate on election day in Venezuela, leaving many dead

Opposition supporters are protesting the controversial new assembly elections, which they see as a power grab by Maduro, who says they are Venezuela's only chance for peace.

31/07/2017

Venezuela

Maduro vows Venezuela vote will go ahead

The Venezuelan President is pressing ahead with Sunday's controversial poll for a new constituent assembly

24/07/2017