voting

Polls open in crucial Catalan vote

Barcelona - Muslimchronicle

Catalans began voting Thursday in a crucial election that could mark a turning point for their region, just two months after a failed secession bid triggered Spain's worst crisis in decades, AFP journalists said. Record turnout is expected in a vote pitting leaders of the wealthy northeastern region's separatist movement against parties that want to remain in Spain. source: AFPRead more

Kenya election board to announce poll results at 1230 GMT

Nairobi - Muslimchronicle

Kenya's election commission said the results of a highly contentious election will be announced on Monday afternoon, despite voting not taking place in 25 protest-hit constituencies. "Having been satisfied that the results of the elections shall not be affected by voting in areas where the election was postponed, we therefore invite the presidential candidates for the announcement of the resultRead more

Iraqi Kurds shrug off threats, vote for independence referendum

Sulaimaniya - Muslimchronicle

Voting began in northern Iraq on Monday in an independence referendum organised by Kurdish authorities, ignoring pressure from Baghdad, threats from neighouring Turkey and Iran, and international warnings it may ignite yet more regional conflict. The vote, expected to deliver a comfortable "yes" for independence, is not binding. However, it is designed to give Massoud Barzani, who heads the KurdistanRead more

Elections of the Engineers' Syndicate of the North begin

Beirut - Arab Today

Voting began for the elections of the Engineers' Syndicate of the North early on Sunday, NNA field correspondent reported. The number of engineers entitled to vote is nine thousand. source: NNARead more

Jordanians vote under reformed election system

Dubai - Arab Today

In the midst of a region occupied by turmoil, conflicts and massive refuges problems, Jordan is holding parliamentary elections on Tuesday, in what the government says is a sign of its serious commitment to democracy and reforms. Jordan traditionally votes according to tribal and family allegiances but parliament amended the electoral laws in March in a move government sources andRead more

Vote for rightwing presidential candidate starts in France

Paris - Arab Today

France began on Sunday a vote to choose the rightwing candidate likely to face the far-right Marine Le Pen in next spring’s presidential election. Seven candidates are competing in the first round of the primary, including three leading contenders – two former prime ministers, Alain Juppé and François Fillon, and the former president Nicolas Sarkozy. It is the first suchRead more

Voting Begins in Zambia's Presidential and Parliamentary Elections

Lusaka - Arab Today

Voting has begun in Zambia's presidential and parliamentary elections following campaigning marred by clashes between rival supporters. It is expected to be a tight race between President Edgar Lungu's governing PF party and the opposition UPND led by Hakainde Hichilema, according to the (BBC). For the first time, a presidential candidate must win more than 50% of the vote toRead more