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The South Africans voted on Wednesday to elect their local representatives in an election that could further weaken the African National Congress (ANC) in power since the end of apartheid. These municipal elections are the last major election deadline before the general elections of 2029.
Against all odds, Lula was taken over as head of Brazil, after winning the presidential election against his far right rival Flavio Bolsonaro. A historic victory for Labour but fragile as its fourth (non-consecutive) term looks difficult because it will have to deal with a majority Conservative parliament.
Less than a month before the mid-term elections in the United States, US President Donald Trump is increasing his travels to regain control of the campaign, while his popularity is at the lowest. Republicans could lose both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Purchasing power, inequality of wealth and investment in artificial intelligence are at the heart of American concerns. A decisive campaign for Donald Trump and his party.
The three parties forming the outgoing government coalition in Morocco dominated the legislative elections of Wednesday, 23 September, but a turnout of 38%, at the lowest level in nearly 20 years, and an increase of Islamists. The explanation of Karim Yahiaoui, correspondent France 24 in Casablanca.
As the parliamentary elections of 23 September 2026 approached, employment and purchasing power were among the main concerns of young Moroccans. Between hope for change and skepticism about the ballot box, 18-34 year olds, who represent 19% of registered voters, express their expectations about unemployment and the cost of living. Almost 16 million Moroccans are called upon to elect their representatives to the National Assembly.
Morocco renews the 395 seats in its House of Representatives during the 23 September parliamentary elections. The elections are being conducted in a reformed electoral framework, including new provisions on candidates, political financing and the representation of women and young people. But beyond the rules of voting, what are the expectations of Moroccans? Purchasing power, employment, education, health: can political parties respond to the concerns of the population and restore confidence in political representation? Decryption with Nadia Hac
