Elections

Huma Abedin steps out, brings her memoir to Abu Dhabi
Mar 7, 2022

Huma Abedin steps out, brings her memoir to Abu Dhabi

There’s no easy way to tell Huma Abedin’s story


Mar 3, 2022

Minister resigns from Libya's new govt, citing unfair vote

A newly appointed minister in one of Libya’s rival governments has resigned, alleging that the vote in the eastern city of Tobruk that ushered in the new administration failed to include all of the country's factions


Libya’s embattled PM says replacing him could trigger war
Feb 22, 2022

Libya’s embattled PM says replacing him could trigger war

Libya’s embattled prime minister is warning that the appointment of a new interim government could set off war and chaos in a Mediterranean country mired for a decade in turmoil


Turkish opposition leaders meet to counter Erdogan's system
Feb 13, 2022

Turkish opposition leaders meet to counter Erdogan's system

The leaders of six opposition parties in Turkey have met for the first time to strategize about the future of the country’s governing system


Libya's east-based lawmakers name new PM, fueling divisions
Feb 10, 2022

Libya's east-based lawmakers name new PM, fueling divisions

Libya’s east-based parliament has appointed a new prime minister, a development that counters U.N. efforts to reconcile the divided country and one that will likely produce two parallel administrations


Feb 7, 2022

Libya's parliament to appoint new PM, increasing tensions

Libya’s parliament says it will name a new prime minister this week to lead the country's transitional government


UN official: Libya elections could be rescheduled for June
Jan 17, 2022

UN official: Libya elections could be rescheduled for June

A senior U.N. official says Libya could hold elections by June after the county missed a December deadline to elect its first president since the 2011 ouster and killing of dictator Moammar Gadhafi


Egypt president urges Sudanese to talk, denies backing coup
Jan 13, 2022

Egypt president urges Sudanese to talk, denies backing coup

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi is urging rival factions in Sudan to engage in talks to move forward in their transition to democracy after a coup toppled the civilian-led government


Turkish govt expands probe targeting Istanbul city staff
Dec 30, 2021

Turkish govt expands probe targeting Istanbul city staff

A Turkish court has accepted an indictment against suspects from a religious association in a case that could have political and legal repercussions on the opposition-held Istanbul municipality


 EXPLAINER: Libya future at stake after failing to hold vote
Dec 29, 2021

EXPLAINER: Libya future at stake after failing to hold vote

Libya has failed to hold its first presidential election as planned this month


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