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What’s behind the vote-by-mail controversy in the US?
As midterm elections approach in November, a legal battle is ensuing over attempts to regulate mail-in voting.
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Guinea-Bissau referendum nods to expansion of presidential powers
The National Electoral Commission says 70 percent of voters cast their ballots in favour of the changes.
Hakainde Hichilema sworn in as Zambia’s president after disputed election
Incumbent is inaugurated with his main rival in last month’s election jailed and the courts shuttered.
Ousted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to leave Parliament
Departed Labour Party leader now plans to focus on international affairs.
Could 4+4 make 1 in Libya? UN-backed agreement looks to unite rival camps
After 15 years of civil war, a new UN-backed ‘4+4’ agreement looks to unite Libya’s rival factions.
Top US general says no plans to deploy troops for 2026 midterm elections
Remarks come in response to concerns from Democrats that military could be used to interfere in elections.
Vote count starts in Guinea-Bissau referendum on strengthening presidency
Ten months after a coup, military leaders say the referendum is designed to stabilise future civilian governments.
From: NewsFeed
‘Do you miss Mogadishu?’ Inside Sweden’s far-right campaign
How a far-right party with neo-Nazi roots bought every ad surface in Sweden’s biggest train station.
Published On 30 Aug 2026
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Zambia opposition leader Brian Mundubile charged with treason
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, have been charged with treason.
Published On 30 Aug 2026
Vote count under way in Iceland’s knife-edge EU referendum
Iceland’s leadership has promised to honour the country’s decision in the vote, which is currently too close to call.
![Iceland's Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir casts her ballot at a polling station in Hafnarfjordur during the referendum on August 29, 2026. [AFP]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/afp_6a9362a636f2-1788043942.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Iceland votes in a tight race on whether to resume talks to join the EU
Iceland’s Prime Minister, Kristrún Frostadóttir, cast her vote on Saturday as the country held a referendum.
Published On 29 Aug 2026
