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Electoral commissions play a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of elections. By emphasizing core principles, electoral commissions can contribute to a transparent, inclusive, and credible electoral process. Here are the key principles that electoral commissions should prioritize: Transparency Electoral commissions must operate with transparency at every stage of the …

In a startling incident early Sunday morning in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), three people were killed during a shootout that the army has described as an attempted coup. The violence erupted between armed men, some in military uniforms, and the security guards of …

As Uganda teeters on the edge of an economic abyss, it is becoming increasingly clear that our nation’s trajectory is fraught with peril. The likelihood of averting this crisis appears slim, primarily due to the prevailing tendency for sentiment to overshadow rational policymaking. Each passing day sees our country inflict …

Toronto, ON – Amid escalating tensions in Uganda as the nation approaches the critical 2026 Presidential elections, Ugandan nationals residing in Ontario have stepped forward, rallying at the Ontario Parliament today to deliver a poignant petition. Organized by the National Unity Leadership group, the petition calls upon the Canadian government …

In Eichsfeld, Germany, Erdina Laca, an asylum seeker from Albania, now uses a special payment card for groceries, part of a new regulation that limits cash benefit payments for asylum-seekers. Under this rule, asylum-seekers receive half of their government benefits on a card for use at local shops and services, …

A recent report by the UN Committee Against Torture has called for immediate action to improve the treatment of asylum seekers in Austria, particularly those identified as victims of torture or with mental health conditions. The report, released in Geneva on Friday, criticized Austria for detaining individuals with mental health …

With EU elections looming and the rise of far-right parties anticipated, the 27-nation bloc is set to give final approval to a significant overhaul of its migration and asylum policies after nearly a decade of contentious debates. The landmark legislative package, scheduled for approval on Tuesday, reflects years of negotiations …

Ireland has announced a significant reduction in the weekly allowance for Ukrainian refugees living in state-provided accommodation, aiming to align its system more closely with other European countries. Financial Support Cut for Thousands of Refugees Starting in August, Ukrainian refugees in state accommodation will see their weekly allowance drop from …

After months of negotiations, a coalition deal has been reached in the Netherlands, moving the country sharply to the right and significantly impacting migrants and refugees. Dutch nationalist leader Geert Wilders and his far-right PVV party have formed a coalition government with three other right-wing parties—the VVD, the NSC, and …

Ireland has reportedly sent the first 50 migrants who traveled there from the UK back to Britain. This announcement comes just weeks after UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared he would refuse returns from Ireland unless France accepted returns from the UK. According to reports from various right-wing UK newspapers, …