Violent clashes have escalated between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s army and Rwandan-backed m23 Tutsi-led rebels in eastern Congo, killing scores and displacing hundreds of thousands. The fighting, in a war that has lasted decades, has increased the risk of an all-out conflict between Congo and Rwanda that could suck in neighbours and regional forces including South Africa, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania and Malawi. In the capital Kinshasa, and the north Kivu provincial capital Goma, Congolese have taken to the streets to protest against deteriorating security in the east and have accused the international community of not doing enough to hold Rwanda to account for its support for the rebels.

Why DRC conflict threatens regional stability

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has refused opposition calls for a rerun of disputed elections this comes as the Congo's powerful Catholic church and its Protestant churches Observer Mission reported numerous irregularities that could undermine some results.

DRC: Opposition alleges 'irregularities' in polls

DRC: Election commission denies election fraud

Democratic Republic of Congo was holding presidential and legislative elections on Wednesday after a chaotic campaign marred by opposition allegations of fraud, electoral violence, and logistical setbacks that could prevent many from voting.

Congo votes in presidential and legislative elections

Greece will be heading for another round of legislative election on June 25, announced the Greek presidency on Monday. The decision comes after Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' New Democracy party managed to trump the opponents in the polls held last week, but fell short of a majority.

Greece: New legislative elections to be held on June 25

The French government has announced new appointments to the government to kick off President Emmanuel Macron's second term. The shake-up replaces three ministers who failed to be re-elected in the legislative elections.

French government reshuffle after the defeat in June parliament elections

The abducted persons were released without any ransom. However, some negotiation talks were done by the tribal leaders and the local elders with the Taliban

Kidnapped Afghan election staff freed by Taliban

An Aghan official noted that adequate measures are being taken to increase the confidence in the public that is terrorised by militant groups

Amid violence, Afghans register to vote in long-delayed legislative elections

The vote ushered in a new crop of legislators including a 23-year-old former protest leader who vowed to 'fight' the Chinese Communist Party

Anti-China activists gain foothold in Hong Kong election

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