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Taiwanese citizens were going to the polls on Saturday to decide the fate of about one-fifth of their lawmakers, all from the opposition Nationalist Party, in a move that could significantly alter the power dynamics in the country's legislature. The independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party, which won last year&
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In a significant setback for Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party, voters rejected a bid to recall nearly a quarter of the island's lawmakers, all from the opposition Nationalist Party, in a recall election held on Saturday. The result has emboldened the opposition parties, the Nationalist Party
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As China begins to exert its influence on Taiwan through legal manipulation, economic coercion, and political infiltration, the island's residents are fighting back through an unprecedented recall election. The simultaneous recall vote of 24 sitting legislators from the main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), marks a significant moment
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Voters in Taiwan went to the polls to attempt to recall dozens of lawmakers, but all 24 recall attempts have failed, according to the Taiwan Central Election Commission. The opposition party, which has a parliamentary majority, was targeted for recall. The vote was seen as a test of the opposition&
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Sussan Ley is facing a daunting task to rebuild the shattered Liberal Party as support for the Coalition has plummeted to a near-record low, according to the first post-federal election opinion poll conducted by Resolve. Despite the dire situation, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is yet to experience a surge in
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As the country of Pakistan continues to grapple with rampant government violations of basic freedoms, a bipartisan congressional hearing has shed light on the alarming accounts of repression targeting political opposition figures, independent journalists, and citizens seeking free and fair elections. Chairman of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, Congressman
Biya, Paul
Despite being 92, Cameroon's President Paul Biya has announced his candidacy for another seven-year term in October, sparking growing frustration among citizens and calls for him to step down. Biya has been in power since 1982, and his rule has seen a steady decline in voter turnout, with
Buhari, Muhammadu
Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President of Nigeria, has left the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking the third time since 1999 that he has defected from the PDP ahead of a general election. This move is seen as a reflection of his self-preservation
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The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government and opposition parties have joined forces to prevent dissident Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidates from securing seats in the Senate elections scheduled for July 21. The development comes as several PTI nominees refused to withdraw their candidacies, defying instructions from party leadership and deepening internal divisions. In
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The coalition of opposition political parties in Lagos State has voiced strong dissent against the outcome of the recently concluded local government elections, labeling the exercise as a deliberate attempt to undermine democracy. The coalition, comprising Labour Party, Accord, Action Alliance, African Action Congress, Allied Peoples Party, and Young Progressives
Buhari, Muhammadu
The death of former President Muhammadu Buhari has sent shockwaves across Nigeria, with leaders and citizens alike paying tribute to his remarkable life and service. Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's personal pain over Buhari's passing, describing it as a major loss
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has requested opposition parties to refrain from attempting to discredit the recent Local Government elections in the state, describing claims of irregularities as baseless and ill-advised. However, opposition parties, including the Labour Party and Accord Party, have rejected the election results, citing
