Polls open in Uganda amid crackdown, fears of violence, internet blackout
UN Human Rights Office has stressed ‘open access to communication & information is key to free & genuine elections’.
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Benin votes in key parliamentary, local polls a month after thwarted coup
Elections take place weeks after foiled coup attempt that shook the country.
Myanmar’s military holds second phase of elections amid civil war
Polls have opened in 100 townships across the country, with the military claiming 52 percent turnout in the first round.
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A ghost town votes in Myanmar election’s second phase
Hpapun was once a bustling town with its own airport. Now it’s empty and Sunday’s election there is meaningless.
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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.
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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.
