The party of Nelson Mandela forced to partner with former opponents. A coalition for South Africa. The African National Congress has been forced to share power for the first time after a bruising election. The left-wing ANC will partner with former opponents from the centre-right. But what lies ahead and how will it work? Presenter: … Read more
Success of populist and far-right parties in European Parliament election poses a threat to mainstream politicians. European far-right parties made substantial gains in the EU’s parliamentary election. In France and Germany, parties once considered to be on the fringes are now establishing themselves as viable challengers to the establishment. So what is driving this shift … Read more
The African National Congress will now have to engage in talks with rivals to form a coalition government in South Africa. It’s a vote that’s ended 30 years of the ANC’s dominance in South African politics. Voters dealt a blow to the African National Congress, angry at what they consider to be its failure to … Read more
Tens of thousands of supporters dressed in yellow, green and black gathered for the final rally of the governing African National Congress (ANC) party in Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city, before watershed general elections next week. Some 28 million registered voters will cast their ballot on Wednesday in a move that could see the ANC … Read more
Right-wing parties are expected to perform well, according to pre-election polls. Europe is getting ready for next month’s crucial parliamentary election. Ministers in Brussels have signed off a major overhaul of migration and asylum rules as the campaigning heats up. Pre-election polls are predicting right-wing parties to perform well. The election will shape the future … Read more
Support for the Conservative Party has collapsed in local elections in England. After a landslide win in the last general election, support for the United Kingdom’s governing Conservative Party has collapsed in local elections in England. The opposition Labour Party made gains across the country, although it appeared to pay an electoral price due to … Read more
Britain’s Labour Party urged Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to call a general election after his governing Conservative Party suffered heavy losses in local elections in England. The Tories lost around half the seats they contested. In contrast, Labour won councils that the party hasn’t held for decades, regional mayorships, and a special election for the … Read more
By Jennifer McKiernan Political reporter 2 hours ago Polls have now closed in local elections across England and Wales. Millions of votes have been cast for 107 councils and 11 mayors in England, as well as 37 police and crime commissioners (PCCs). There has also been a by-election for a new MP in Blackpool South, … Read more
Municipal elections are being held in Turkey on Sunday, and the vote could define the future of Turkish politics.Polls will be open in all 81 provinces, but the real battle is for a city of 16 million people, the only city on two continents – Istanbul. There is a saying in Turkish politics: Whoever wins … Read more
Imran Khan-linked independents win most seats after PTI party banned. The results of Pakistan’s general election are inconclusive – with rival former prime ministers, Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif, claiming victory. Horsetrading between different parties will now follow to form the next government. So who is likely to lead Pakistan next? And what does the … Read more