Centrism
Catherine Connolly, a 68-year-old independent leftist candidate, has secured a resounding victory in Ireland's presidential election, receiving over 64.7% of the vote. Her win is seen as a significant upset for the center-right coalition government, which has been criticized for its handling of issues such as immigration
Campaign debates
The impending presidency of Catherine Connolly, an independent left-wing TD for Galway, has sparked a colorful and eccentric presidential election campaign. The campaign's focus on policy issues, despite the president's lack of executive power, has raised questions about the role of the Irish presidency in the
Gavin, Jim
Catherine Connolly, the clear favourite in opinion polls, cast her vote in the Claddagh area of Galway, while Heather Humphreys, the candidate for Fine Gael, voted early at Killeevan Central National School in Newbliss, Co Monaghan, accompanied by her granddaughter Charlotte. The two women are vying to replace outgoing President
Presidential elections
More than 3.6 million people in Ireland headed to the polls on Friday to elect their next president, with three candidates vying for the position: Fianna Fail's Heather Humphreys, independent candidate Catherine Connolly, and the technically still-nominated but now-withdrawn Jim Gavin. Polling stations remained open from 7
Ex-presidents
The West African Elders Forum (WAEF) has reaffirmed its solidarity with the people of Cote d'Ivoire as the nation prepares to head to the polls for its presidential election. The Forum, led by Nigeria's former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has been
Political campaigns
Heather Humphreys, a 64-year-old Presbyterian minister, is making a bid for the Irish presidency, bringing with her a unique understanding of different traditions on the island of Ireland. Raised on a rural farm near the Cavan-Monaghan border, Humphreys has a deep connection to the land and its people. With a
Political parties
In a stunning turn of events, Catherine Connolly, the far-Left independent candidate, is poised to win the Irish presidential election, defeating her sole opponent, Heather Humphreys of the centre-Right Fine Gael party. Connolly's 19-point lead, despite being a relatively unknown figure, has sent shockwaves through the Irish political
Contested elections
Following the national commission's vote count, the Constitutional Council of Cameroon announced the final results of the October 12, 2025, presidential election. Incumbent President Paul Biya secured a landslide victory with 53.66% of the vote, while Issa Tchiroma Bakary of the CNFS trailed behind with 35.19%
Attorneys general
President Donald Trump is seeking massive compensation from the Justice Department, claiming he was "damaged very greatly" during the government's investigations into his alleged hoarding of classified documents and Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Trump made the statement during a press conference,
Presidential elections
Bolivia's presidential election has been won by 58-year-old Rodrigo Paz Pereira in a decisive victory, marking the end of two decades of leftist rule. Pereira secured 54.53% of the vote, a significant lead of 9 percentage points over his closest rival, former President Jorge Quiroga. This victory
Presidential elections
Bolivia's presidential election has been won by 58-year-old Rodrigo Paz Pereira in a decisive victory, marking the end of two decades of leftist rule. Pereira secured 54.53% of the vote, a significant lead of 9 percentage points over his closest rival, former President Jorge Quiroga. This victory
Presidential elections
Bolivia's presidential election has been won by 58-year-old Rodrigo Paz Pereira in a decisive victory, marking the end of two decades of leftist rule. Pereira secured 54.53% of the vote, a significant lead of 9 percentage points over his closest rival, former President Jorge Quiroga. This victory
