Elections

Uganda's President Museveni takes commanding lead in early election results

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, leader of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, addresses supporters during his final rally ahead of the general election, in Kampala, Uganda, January 13, 2026. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa

Uganda votes in tense election seen as test of President Museveni's strength

Ugandan voters prepare to vote in the general election, at Uganda Railway Grounds, in Kampala, Uganda January 15, 2026. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa

Japan opposition parties CDP, Komeito to form new ‘centrist’ political party

Leader of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) Yoshihiko Noda (right) and Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito attend a meeting in Tokyo on Jan 15, 2026.

Nepal’s oldest party splits ahead of post-protest polls

The rupture adds to Nepal’s turbulent political environment, after nationwide protests in September over corruption and governance failures.

Why Japan’s Takaichi is gambling on an early election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a joint news conference with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (not pictured) after their talk in Nara, western Japan, January 13, 2026. Eugene Hoshiko/Pool via REUTERS

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni seeks seventh term after four decades in power

FILE PHOTO: Uganda's President and the leader of ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, Yoweri Museveni, addresses a campaign rally at the Kitebi Primary school, Rubaga division of Kampala, Uganda January 5, 2026, REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa/File Photo

Japan PM Takaichi set to call February snap election: Media

Ms Sanae Takaichi was appointed Japan’s first woman prime minister in October 2025 and her Cabinet is enjoying an approval rating of around 70 per cent.

Uganda shuts down internet ahead of election, orders rights groups to halt work

Supporters of Uganda's president Yoweri Museveni march along the street on Jan 13, ahead of an election in which he will stand for a seventh term.

Myanmar pro-military party claims most seats in junta-run election

Members of the election commission prepare to count ballots from the second phase of Myanmar's general election.

Yen hits fresh low against the Singapore dollar on talk of snap election in Japan

The Japanese currency fell as much as 0.5 per cent to 158.91 per dollar on Jan 13.

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