Zambia, President Edgar Lungu wins historic elections
Zambia went to the polls on the 11th of August, seeing the re-election of President Edgar Lungu. His main rival alleges the vote was fraudulent.
Who is Sadiq Khan, the son of a Pakistani bus driver and London’s new mayor
Sadiq Khan is the new mayor of London. Human rights lawyer, Muslim of Pakistani origin, working class parents. Unlike any leader the city has seen before.
Sadiq Khan wins the London mayoral elections, becoming its first Muslim mayor
Today the new Mayor of London is elected. British billionaire Goldsmith and bus driver’s son of Pakistani origin Khan are running for the position.
Aung San Suu Kyi in key role in Myanmar’s first democratic government in 50 years
Myanmar has sworn in its new president and appointed Aung San Suu Kyi in a key role as Minister of Foreign Affairs. She is also likely to become Advisor to the State.
Meet Htin Kyaw, Myanmar’s new president
The new president of Myanmar is Htin Kyaw, old friend and close aide of Aung San Suu Kyi. His appointment was confirmed by the parliament on the 15th of March.
The Rwandan referendum has spoken, Kagame can stay. Let the people decide
In the Rwandan referendum of the 18th of December, citizens decided what is best for them: they want President Kagame to stay, saying it loud and clear.
Maduro’s party loses its majority in the Venezuelan elections. The Bolivarian dream interrupted
Venezuelan elections for the legislature were held on the 6th of December. The opposition has triumphed and President Nicolás Maduro is in serious trouble.
Aung San Suu Kyi’s party wins absolute majority in Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi’s party has won a historic landslide victory. The photos of the National League for Democracy’s headquarters after the announcement of results.
Myanmar has held landmark elections. And Aung San Suu Kyi is ahead of the race
Myanmar went to the polls on the 8th of November. As it stands Aung San Suu Kyi’s NLD is winning and the ruling party has conceded it will accept the results, whatever they turn out to be.
Erdogan wins a crushing victory. Turkey is in his hands
The political line of Turkey’s president Erdogan has worked. Against all odds, the AKP won a stunning victory, whilst the Kurdish party lost support.