Presidential elections

China congratulated Colombia on its presidential run-off and expressed willingness to work with incoming president Abelardo de la Espriella, who aims to shift the country toward the United States. Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun made the remarks following preliminary election results showing de la Espriella narrowly ahead of leftist rival Senator Ivan Cepeda.

Zimbabwe MPs passed a bill to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and eliminate direct presidential elections.

Zimbabwe's bill to eliminate presidential elections has drawn criticism and support. Supporters frame it as governance reform, while opponents argue it marks a pivotal shift in the country's political trajectory.

Palestinian leader Abbas has announced elections after 20 years without presidential and legislative elections in the Palestinian territories, which have been under war and occupation, with Mahmoud Abbas ruling by decree.

Colombians voted in what is likely the first round of presidential elections between a reformist left wing and a hard-line right wing. Polls indicate left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda, an ally of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, is leading the race. FRANCE 24 is covering results from Bogota.

Colombians are voting in the first round of the presidential election, selecting between candidates with differing visions for peace after a decade of a peace pact with FARC. The election is seen as a referendum on outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s policies.

Venezuelan former opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia called for fresh presidential elections in Venezuela. The push comes around five months after US forces captured former President Nicolas Maduro.

Clashes between rival armed groups in the Colombian Amazon killed at least 52 guerrilla fighters. The violence occurred days before crucial presidential elections focused on strategies to address Colombia's long-standing insurgencies.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado announced plans to return to Venezuela before 2026 and run for president again, emphasizing a commitment to democratic elections. The statement was made during a gathering of opposition leaders in Panama.

Colombia has offered a record bounty for a man named 'Marlon' accused of orchestrating a series of bomb attacks in the southwest region. The attacks occurred as the country prepares for presidential elections in under a month.

Colombia has offered a record bounty for a man identified as 'Marlon,' accused of orchestrating a series of bomb attacks in the country's southwest. The attacks occurred amid rising tensions with under a month remaining until the presidential elections.

A bomb blast on Colombia's Pan-American Highway in Cauca department killed at least 20 people and injured 36, with a dissident Farc faction blamed for the attack ahead of May's presidential elections. The surge in violence has raised concerns as the country approaches the electoral period.

Presidential elections in Djibouti and Benin highlight the impact of exorbitant nomination fees on democracy. Alexis Mohamed, a former adviser to Djibouti's president Ismail Omar Guelleh, cannot run due to financial barriers and lack of security guarantees. Guelleh, the habitual winner, faces criticism for a ceremonial political system.

Zimbabwe's ruling party has proposed a draft law to abolish presidential elections, causing disagreement among citizens.