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President Samia Suluhu Hassan is seeking a second term in the Tanzanian election, which has been marred by concerns over human rights and the detention of opposition members. Despite a significant increase in voter registration, analysts warn that voter apathy may be a major issue due to the perceived likelihood
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A fresh legal crisis has emerged for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of its national convention on November 15, as a founding father and former governor, Sule Lamido, has threatened to take legal action if the party fails to sell him the national chairmanship form. Lamido accused the convention
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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has suspended the screening of aspirants for its 2025 Elective National Convention, citing unforeseen circumstances. The decision has sparked concern among party members and observers about internal challenges and the effect of the delay on the party's preparations. Key Takeaways: * The PDP'
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As the November election approaches, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is making significant investments in key battleground states, including New Jersey, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. With less than two weeks to go until Election Day, the party is focused on boosting voter outreach, building long-standing Democratic infrastructure, and securing Democratic victories
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House Democrats, led by Representative Jamie Raskin and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have filed a bicameral amicus brief to the Supreme Court, challenging President Trump's unlawful imposition of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The move comes after two federal courts have already sided
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Ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), along with Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have filed an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court, challenging President Donald Trump's unlawful use of
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Saikat Chakrabarti, a candidate running against Nancy Pelosi to represent San Francisco in the US Congress, has criticized Hakeem Jeffries and other democrat leaders, accusing them of "failing the party." Chakrabarti, a Harvard University graduate in computer science, has worked in progressive politics for over a decade, including
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U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) has published an op-ed in The Hill, advocating for strict American sanctions to hold Chinese Communist Party officials accountable for their record of brutality toward religious minorities. The op-ed comes after the largest reported crackdown on practicing Christians in China since 2018. Senator
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The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) has launched its "Women Demand Better" manifesto ahead of its annual women's conference, which calls for a range of demands including expanding free childcare, ending sexual harassment, and eliminating the gender-pay gap. The manifesto also urges political parties to include
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Arizona State Representative Walt Blackman has issued a call to action, urging Governor Katie Hobbs to declare a state of emergency to protect Arizona families, veterans, and children from a looming disruption in food assistance caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown. Representative Blackman also called on Arizona's
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Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin A two-term member of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Saheed Popoola, has joined the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alongside his supporters in APC in Offa, Offa local government area of the state. Popoola's decision to join the PDP was motivated by what
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The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly has rejected a private member's bill introduced by Peoples Democratic Party legislator Waheed Parra to provide special provisions for residents of the union territory in recognizing proprietary rights for houses constructed on government land. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah strongly opposed the bill, citing
