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
Conspiracy
Nicolas Sarkozy, France's former right-wing leader from 2007 to 2012, will become the first former head of an EU country to serve time behind bars for his role in acquiring Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential run. He was convicted in late September of criminal conspiracy and will
Morales, Evo
Bolivians are gearing up to vote in a presidential run-off that will mark the end of nearly two decades of socialist rule under Evo Morales and his successor, outgoing President Luis Arce. The economy is in crisis, with inflation surging above 20 percent, and voters are seeking a new direction.
Political campaigns
As Bolivia prepares for a runoff presidential election, one theme is unmistakable: the US dollar. The US-friendly candidates, Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga and Rodrigo Paz, are vying for the top spot, capitalizing on the country's economic crisis and the collapse of the socialist era. The current Leftist
Biya, Paul
The governing party in Cameroon has claimed that one of its offices was set on fire as tensions rise over fraud allegations in the October 12 presidential election. Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary has claimed victory and urged President Paul Biya to concede, but Biya's party has rejected
Presidential elections
Tensions are running high in Cameroon as the presidential election results are being contested, with opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary accusing the governing party, the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM), of vote tampering and election fraud. The allegations have sparked protests in several cities, including Douala, where protesters
Ex-presidents
Bolivia is on the cusp of choosing a new president on Sunday, marking the end of two decades of socialist rule under the Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) party. The country is grappling with its worst economic crisis in four decades, characterized by severe shortages of fuel and foreign currency. Voters
Presidential elections
Cameroon's President Paul Biya, at 92, has led the Central African country for nearly five decades, initially as Prime Minister from 1975 and as President since 1982. He is widely expected to win the presidential election held this past Sunday, despite longstanding allegations of corruption, poor governance, and
Biya, Paul
The presidential election in Cameroon has sparked controversy after 92-year-old President Paul Biya sought to extend his 43-year rule, with one of his top rivals, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, claiming victory against the government's warning of 'high treason.' The Constitutional Council must announce the official outcome within
Biya, Paul
Over 8 million Cameroonians voted in the presidential election, with longtime President Paul Biya facing a fragmented opposition that wants to break his long, unshakable rule. Despite a peaceful vote, critics question the fairness and transparency of the electoral process. The outcome of the election, expected within the next 15
Biya, Paul
Cameroonians have taken to the polls in a presidential election expected to maintain 92-year-old President Paul Biya in power for an eighth term, with the world's oldest serving head of state having ruled the country for 43 years. Biya, who has won every election over the past two
Political parties
The Central African country will hold presidential elections on Sunday, with Paul Biya, the 92-year-old incumbent, seen as the favorite to win an eighth term in power. Biya, who has been ruling since 1982, is facing a fractured opposition of 11 candidates, including former ministers Issa Tchiroma Bakary and Bello
