From: Africa Now
Uganda, Elections & the Internet
Uganda has once again shut down the internet just before the elections.
- REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK
A ghost town votes in Myanmar election’s second phase
![A house in the emptied out town of Hpapun, Myanmar [Tony Cheng/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_1229-1768051433.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Conservative lawmaker in Honduras injured after being hit with explosive
The incident underscores the tense political environment in Honduras in the wake of its contested presidential election.
Can a dynastic heir lead a post-dynasty Bangladesh?
Former PM Khaleda Zia’s son Tarique Rahman is likely to lead the BNP in February elections. Will Bangladesh accept him?
Trump says he could be impeached if Republicans lose Congress in midterms
US president predicts ‘epic’ victory for his party in the November vote that will determine control of House and Senate.
‘New phase’: India eyes Bangladesh thaw with BNP after years of mistrust
In advance of elections in Bangladesh, India and the BNP are trying to reset historically strained ties. Will it work?
Central African Republic’s Touadera wins third presidential term
Provisional results show Faustin-Archange Touadera received 76.15 percent of the vote in December 28 election.
From: NewsFeed
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s mayor
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim to hold the office.
Published On 1 Jan 2026
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All the big elections to look out for in 2026
From the February vote in Bangladesh to the November US midterms, here is a calendar of key election dates.
Zohran Mamdani takes oath as New York mayor with historic Quran
Incoming mayor uses edition symbolising New York City history; to use two family Qurans in public ceremony on Friday.
Bangladesh’s big question: Will Khaleda Zia’s son build on her legacy?
Khaleda’s death marks the end of an era. But will it be the start of a new one under Khaleda’s son Tarique Rahman?
Myanmar military reports 50 percent turnout in first election phase
Military hails elections as a victory despite criticism from rights groups and reduced turnout compared with past polls.
