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Elections & Democracy — September 2026

AfD hopes to take power in Saxony-Anhalt election

The Alternative for Germany hopes to take power in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt in Sunday's election, a result AFP says would be a first for a far-right party in post-war Germany. The anti-immigration and Moscow-friendly AfD is expected to perform stron…

Guinea-Bissau vote backs stronger presidency

Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission has validated final results from a constitutional referendum in which voters backed giving the president greater power. The National Electoral Commission said no appeals had been filed, making the August 30 results final.…

AfD election prospect raises German security concerns

A possible AfD victory in Saxony-Anhalt's regional election on Sunday is raising security concerns in Germany, including over intelligence work, police priorities and access to sensitive information. The Alternative for Germany has pledged to overhaul the sta…

Brazil election poll puts Augusto Cury at 10%

Brazilian psychiatrist and self-help author Augusto Cury has reached 10 percent in a Quaest poll for the October presidential election, placing him behind Luiz…

Nicaragua reform: Ortega calls US an enemy

Daniel Ortega called the United States the “enemy” of countries like Nicaragua after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged international partners to “stop bu…

Zambia's Hichilema sworn in as rival faces treason

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday while main opposition leader Brian Mundubile, the runner-up in last month's election, remained in jail on treason charges he denies. Thousands of supporters wearing the red colours…

Mark Carney's Liberals sweep Canada by-elections

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal Party won three special elections on Monday, strengthening his parliamentary majority as Canada's trade dispute with the United States escalates. The Liberals took Chicoutimi—Le Fjord in French-speaking Quebec fro…