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Romania’s cancelled presidential election
An alleged Russian campaign to support a nationalist candidate raises alarmsFinancial Times - 1d -
How meddling blamed on Russia exploited real grievances in Romania
Romanians are still stunned by the last-minute cancellation of the presidential election after allegations of "massive" meddling by Moscow.BBC News - 1d -
The Guardian view on Romania’s annulled election: a wake-up call for democracies | Editorial
The social media-driven success of a pro-Putin candidate confirmed the extent to which Russia’s hybrid warfare tactics are now a threat. Famously, 2024 has been the biggest election year in ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ghana’s ex-leader Mahama officially declared winner of presidential election, making a comeback against the ruling party
Ghana’s ex-leader Mahama officially declared winner of presidential election, making a comeback against the ruling partyABC News - 2d -
How Russia-backed influencers meddled in Romania’s vote
Bucharest scrapped presidential election after ‘illegal’ social media campaign used tactics seen in Moldova pollFinancial Times - 2d -
Ghana's ruling party candidate concedes presidential election to opposition rival
Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama is set to return to office in the West African nation’s presidential election after the ruling party candidate conceded defeatABC News - 2d -
Romania's far-right presidential candidate denounces canceled vote at closed polling station
Romania’s far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu has protested outside a closed polling station against a top court’s unprecedented decision to annul the first round of the vote in which ...ABC News - 3d -
Opposition wins Ghana presidential election, vice-president says
Although the ruling party candidate has conceded, no official results have been declared.BBC News - 3d -
Romania arrests armed men headed for Bucharest after cancelled vote
Presidential elections due on Sunday were called off because of alleged Russian interferenceFinancial Times - 3d -
Ghana’s ruling party candidate concedes to his opposition rival in the presidential election
Ghana’s ruling party candidate concedes to his opposition rival in the presidential electionABC News - 3d -
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Polls open in presidential and legislative elections in Ghana amid the worst economic crisis in a generation
Polls open in presidential and legislative elections in Ghana amid the worst economic crisis in a generationABC News - 4d -
Romania's top court annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate
A top Romanian court has annulled the first round of the country’s presidential election, days after declassified intelligence alleged Russia ran a coordinated online campaign to promote the ...ABC News - 4d -
Romanian Court Annuls Presidential Election
The decision came days after the government asserted that there had been “cyberattacks” meant to undermine the vote and security council documents indicated possible Russian meddling.The New York Times - 5d -
Romania Scraps Election After Russian Influence Allegations
The presidential election was canceled after the government accused Moscow of a TikTok campaign to propel a pro-Kremlin candidate to the fore.The Wall Street Journal - 5d -
Romania scraps presidential election after alleged Russian meddling
Far-right candidate Georgescu says he will challenge decision of top court to order rerun of first-round voteFinancial Times - 5d -
Alleged Russian election-meddling in Romania resurrects dark memories
The shock move to annul Romania's election over interference throws any certainty out of the window.BBC News - 5d -
Romanian court throws out presidential results after Russian interference allegations
Romania’s top court on Friday wiped out results from the first round of presidential elections and called for a rerun, days after declassified Romanian security documents alleged Russian ...The Hill - 5d -
Romanian court annuls first round of presidential election
Ruling follows revelation of declassified intelligence alleging Russia ran online campaign to promote far-right outsider. A top Romanian court has annulled the first round of the country’s ...The Guardian - 5d -
Romanian court annuls result of presidential election first round
The move comes after allegations of Russian influence via social media on the first round of voting.BBC News - 5d -
Romania's far right presidential frontrunner vows to end Ukraine aid
Calin Georgescu, who leads Romania's presidential race, tells the BBC he would end support for Ukraine if elected.BBC News - 5d -
U.S. raises alarm over Russian interference in Romania’s election
The Biden administration and lawmakers in Congress are raising alarm over Russian interference in presidential elections in Romania, a NATO ally that borders Ukraine and the Black Sea. Romania’s ...The Hill - 6d -
Romanian soccer leader urges fans to keep country pro-European ahead of state presidential election
Romania’s soccer federation leader has urged fans to keep the country on a pro-European path before a state presidential election between a far-right populist and a reformist opponentABC News - 6d -
Romania hit by major election influence campaign, amid Russian cyber-attacks
Romania's intelligence service reveals details of what it says is an attempt from abroad to meddle in the country's presidential election.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump asks to dismiss Georgia election interference case over presidential immunity
Donald Trump’s Georgia election interference case should be dismissed because a sitting president is immune from criminal prosecution, Trump's attorney argued Wednesday.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Romania's surprise front-runner says he's not pro-Russia. But Romania alleges he had Moscow's help
The surprise front-runner in Romania’s presidential election insisted to The Associated Press in an interview Wednesday that he is not pro-Russian — hours before Romania declassified intelligence ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Romania blames Russia for election meddling
National Security Council declassifies evidence of Moscow’s ‘hybrid attacks’ benefiting pro-Putin Călin GeorgescuFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Manchester United scrap rainbow jackets after Mazraoui cites religious objections
Defender declines to wear jacket supporting LGBTQ+ community on the grounds of his Muslim faith. Manchester United shelved plans to wear pride-themed rainbow jackets supporting the LGBTQ+ community ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Global investigation exposes alleged billion-dollar Russian money-laundering network
UK and foreign law enforcement agencies say networks laundered cash and cryptocurrencies for organised crime gangs across the west. Operatives said to be behind a billion-dollar Russian ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Namibia will have its first female leader after VP wins presidential election for the ruling party
Namibia has elected its first female leader, with Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah declared the winner Tuesday of last week’s presidential election as the long-ruling party remains in powerABC News - Dec. 4 -
UN human rights watchdog opens investigation into Venezuela presidential election
The top United Nations human rights watchdog has ordered Venezuela to avoid destroying tally sheets as it opens an investigation into allegations that President Nicolás Maduro stole this summer’s ...ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Namibia will have its first female leader after Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wins the presidential election.
Namibia will have its first female leader after Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wins the presidential election.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
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TikTok defends handling of Romania election content in grilling by EU lawmakers
TikTok took down several networks allegedly trying to meddle in Romania’s elections, executives said Tuesday as they defended the company’s election integrity measures to European Union lawmakersABC News - Dec. 3 -
FIA seeks rule changes after president allegations
The FIA wants to limit the ways its leadership can be held to account for bad governance after allegations were made against its president.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
What investors can learn from the S&P's performance after presidential elections since 1928
Investors wondering if the presidential election may usher in a bad or good time for the stock market won’t find any easy answers looking at the past.NBC News - Dec. 2 -
What investors can learn from the S&P's performance after presidential elections since 1928
The S&P 500's performance is all over the map in the 12 months following previous presidential elections. The lesson for investors: don't do much.CNBC - Dec. 2 -
Romania’s vote recount confirms pro-Russian presidential bid
Constitutional Court certifies first-round results, run-off to go ahead as planned on December 8Financial Times - Dec. 2 -
Namibia's female VP leads in presidential election marred by problems and opposition complaints
Namibia’s ruling party presidential candidate leads in early results of an election characterized by technical problems which caused voting to be extended for three daysABC News - Dec. 2 -
Romania to hold presidential runoff as court certifies shock first-round result
Moscow-friendly ultranationalist Cǎlin Georgescu to face Elena Lasconi in vote that could upend Ukraine policy. Romania’s constitutional court has validated the shock first-round result in the ...The Guardian - Dec. 2