Spain's African frontier is challenged by Morocco, but it's more a political stunt than an effort to help the downtrodden.
Category: Africa
The Trump doctrine in the Indian Ocean
Trump takes an interest in the Chagos Islands, raising questions about the support for his views both in Europe and America.
Centre-left starts the year well in Portugal
The far right makes it into a runoff in Portugal but looks set for a heavy defeat, in an election with some relevance to Australia.
A rematch in Uganda
Uganda's octogenarian president is seeking another term in office, and looks to be using his control of the process to make sure he gets it.
Bumper African roundup
Notes on six African elections, plus a popular uprising.
Two wins for incumbency
Interim leaders in Gabon and Ecuador both win election to full terms, but neither without controversy.
January electoral roundup
Your monthly (at best) roundup of election news, featuring Vanuatu, Ghana, Mozambique and Croatia.
October election roundup
Electoral news from around the world: this month, Iceland, Mozambique, Kiribati and Indonesia.
Who lost the Chagos?
Britain agrees to yield its Indian Ocean territory to Mauritius, but the Conservatives aren't happy about it.
One-party rule ends in South Africa
The ANC lost ground badly in South Africa's election, but it remains the largest party and will almost certainly lead the next government. But what that will look like remains very uncertain.
The World is Not Enough 