Research shows that married women tend not to relate as much to other women. This makes a big difference when a woman is on the ballot.
Former President Mwai Kibaki (bottom left) and opposition leader Raila Odinga (bottom right) sign a power-sharing agreement in February 2008.
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A new generation of workers has underpinned a successful election for Jeremy Corbyn. But can they be harnessed to recreate the power of the poll tax protests?
At last! A day without interviews!
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A woman votes in Zambia. Beyond multi-party systems and regular elections, many countries resemble very little of true democracies.
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Democracy is in a parlous state in many countries in southern Africa. Autocrats hold onto power, while electorates have little to choose from at the polls.
Media coverage of elections is changing as the industry adopts new practices and politicians become more invested in their personal brands. But can the press remain objective?
Hassan Rouhani’s supporters have high hopes for a second term.
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Being president of France won’t be easy for Emmanuel Macron. Without the support of an established political party, his legislative agenda may go nowhere fast.