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Georgia’s Voting Laws Face Renewed Controversy Ahead of Potential Trump-Biden Rematch

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Atlanta, Georgia has become a battleground for heated debates over election laws in recent years. Since Democrat Stacey Abrams’ narrow loss to Republican Brian Kemp in the 2018 governor’s race, tensions have been high. The issue gained national attention in 2021 when Republicans, pressured by activists who believed in Donald Trump’s false claims of widespread election fraud, swiftly implemented a new law imposing stricter voting restrictions. With a likely rematch between Trump and President Joe Biden on the horizon, Georgia is once again tinkering with its state election laws. Just last week, Republican lawmakers passed … Read more

Opposition Parties in South Sudan Vocal Against New Electoral Law Ahead of Historic General Election

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JUBA, South Sudan — Opposition parties in South Sudan are expressing strong criticism of a recently implemented electoral regulation, claiming that it is designed to exclude them from the upcoming general election. This election will mark the first democratically elected government in the world’s youngest nation. The Coalition of Opposition Parties has submitted a petition to the country’s Political Party Council, demanding the repeal of the $50,000 registration fee imposed on parties intending to field candidates in the forthcoming polls. The People’s Progressive Party, SSOA, Coalition of Opposition Parties, and United People’s Party are among … Read more

Yankees’ Offensive Woes: Breaking Down the Numbers and Looking Ahead to a Potential Turnaround

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TAMPA, Fla. – The New York Yankees’ offensive struggles have been a recurring issue in recent years, contrary to the narrative that last season was an anomaly. While their offense was undoubtedly poor last year, ranking 25th out of 30 teams in runs scored per game, their performance has been subpar for the past three seasons. In 2021, the Yankees ranked 19th in runs scored per game, and in 2022, they were second in this category. However, their offensive output in 2022 was heavily reliant on Aaron Judge, who single-handedly carried the team with an … Read more

Released from Prison: Senegalese Opposition Leader Ousmane Sonko and Presidential Candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye Set Free Ahead of Election

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DAKAR, Senegal – Ousmane Sonko, the prominent Senegalese opposition leader, along with his fellow presidential candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye, were released from prison on Thursday evening, just 10 days before the scheduled election. The release came after weeks of turmoil and crisis, following the decision by President Macky Sall to postpone the February 25 presidential vote. Sonko, who has been a key figure in the opposition and a vocal critic of the government, has spent months behind bars, with various charges levied against him. The legal case, coupled with economic and social tensions, led to … Read more