Tag "elections"
Fading tulips: Kyrgyz presidential vote comes amid rising authoritarianism
The presidential election in Kyrgyzstan to be held on 15 October 2017 promises to be the region’s most contentious and unpredictable since the disintegration of the Soviet Union.
Under the Radar: Kenya Votes 2017 – Bloody ghost of 2007 set for comeback
Hopes that Kenya’s 2017 vote won’t be an encore presentation face worrying signs that risks from 2007 – and some new ones – are priming Kenya for violence.
Under the Radar: Could Mongolia’s June election see a populist upset?
Mounting economic frustration and disenchantment with politics as usual could provide fertile ground for a political upset in Mongolia’s June 26th election.
French elections: Why winning could be the easiest part for Macron
On May 7, France will vote to elect its president in a runoff between far-right candidate Marine Le Pen and the centrist Emmanuel Macron. Macron is predicted to win but will face political challenges to govern after the elections.
East Timor needs more than peaceful elections to survive
After a peaceful election it looks like smooth sailing for East Timor, yet there are growing risks that need addressing if long-term stability is be secured.
Special Report: Is Myanmar’s honeymoon with Aung San Suu Kyi over?
Myanmar’s upcoming April by-election will be the first chance for Burmese voters to rate Aung San Suu Kyi’s performance – do not expect smooth sailing.
Under the Radar: Will 2019 make or break Botswana?
Botswana’s opposition will run a single candidate in 2019 in order to unseat the long-ruling BDP: the country’s political and economic future are at stake.
As Algeria’s Bouteflika withers, so does the country’s outlook
Algeria’s ailing Abdelaziz Bouteflika has been a source of concern for years. Who will succeed him and what could be in store for Algeria’s future?
May day: Breaking down the upcoming French election
With four front-runners facing difficult sets of issues, the electoral campaign is likely to be tumultuous with continued weakening French institutions.
Future Generator: Uganda media coverage to remain negative in early February
Mounting concerns about Uganda’s mismanagement, and increasing refugee flows from South Sudan, will yield negative media coverage over the next two weeks.
