Read more at The Guardian.
Voters in Mauritania’s fledgling democracy head to the polls
![Voters in Mauritania’s fledgling democracy head to the polls](https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/2e43a7139d3b97a7ec001fd9112293c8e0f99264/0_292_6016_3611/master/6016.jpg?width=460&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=2539575a09553501d01d59839d68ee36)
Mohamed Ould Ghazouani expected to be re-elected in region of Africa where coups have been commonplace
An estimated 2 million people are expected to vote in the presidential election in Mauritania in what could be the desert nation’s first civilian-to-civilian transition.
After independence from France in 1960, the west African state experienced multiple coups in the following years. The fledging democracy has been somewhat stable since 2019, when Mohamed Ould Ghazouani was elected president.
Continue reading...Date: |
Sort by
Filter
Date
-
CNBC - Business
France votes in snap election that could hand power to the far right
French voters are heading to the polls Sunday for the first round of voting in a snap parliamentary election. -
Yahoo News - World
Mauritania goes to the polls with a regional security crisis and economic concerns among the issues
-
ABC News - World
Polls close in Mauritania, with the incumbent ally of the West favored to win
Polls have closed in the presidential election in Mauritania -
Financial Times - Business
Voter expectations at odds with Labour investment plans, polling data suggests
Only 2% of supporters expect party to cut public investment if it takes power, says YouGov poll -
Financial Times - Business
French turn out in droves in high-stakes snap elections
Almost 60% of votes already cast by late afternoon, the highest turnout in nearly four decadesFrance -
Financial Times - World
UK voters go to polls and EY’s new boss starts
Also, Hungary takes over the EU presidency and data due on US jobsUnited Kingdom -
The Hill - Politics
70 percent of voters have decided who they will back in November: Poll
More than 7 in 10 voters have already decided whom they will vote for in the November presidential election, according to a new poll. The Harvard CAPS/Harris poll released Monday showed 72 percent of respondents said they have already made up ... -
The Guardian - World
Voter turnout in France’s parliamentary election at near-40-year high
Ballot could enable Marine Le Pen’s National Rally to form government as polls suggest support for party has grown. Voter turnout across France has surged to a near four-decade high as voters cast their ballots in the first round of high stakes, ... -
ABC News - World
Polls have closed in Mongolia's parliamentary election marked by efforts by parties to woo disillusioned voters
Polls have closed in Mongolia's parliamentary election marked by efforts by parties to woo disillusioned voters
More from The Guardian
-
The Guardian - World
US supreme court rules Trump has ‘absolute immunity’ for official acts
Court rules former presidents entitled to some degree of immunity from criminal prosecution. Read supreme court’s decision in fullThe US supreme court has ruled that former presidents are entitled to some degree of immunity from criminal ...Donald Trump -
The Guardian - World
Hurricane Beryl: Caribbean leader calls out rich countries for climate failures as ‘horrendous’ storm makes landfall
Ralph Gonsalves of St Vincent and the Grenadines calls Cop ‘largely a talk shop’ and beseeches west to honor commitments. The prime minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) has decried a lack of political will in western Europe and the US ...Climate -
The Guardian - World
Portugal v Slovenia: Euro 2024, last 16 goes to penalties – live
Euro 2024 news from the 8pm BST kick-off in FrankfurtRead Euro 2024 Daily | Get in touch with a mail to Scott5 min: The corner’s hit long from the left and finds Rúben Dias at the far post. Dias slashes a first-time shot into the side netting, ... -
The Guardian - World
Air Europa plane diverts to Brazil after severe turbulence injures dozens
About 40 passengers taken to hospitals after flight from Madrid to Montevideo forced to make emergency landing. An Air Europa flight from Madrid to Montevideo has been forced to make an emergency landing at a Brazilian airport due to “severe ... -
The Guardian - World
Healthy childhood diet can ‘keep mind sharp into 70s’ and ward off dementia
Study is first to track people at different time points in life and finds close link between nutrition and cognitive ability. A healthy diet earlier in life could help keep you mentally sharp into your 70s, and even ward off dementia, according to ...