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President Hakainde Hichilema, popularly known as “Bally,” has expressed deep gratitude to the Zambian people following his re-election, pledging to serve as a unifying leader focused on delivering nationwide development. ​In a Facebook post made following his declaration as winner of the 2026 presidential election, President Hichilema described his renewed mandate as a humbling responsibility and commended citizens for conducting a peaceful and orderly electoral process. ​”We are truly humbled…

President Hakainde Hichilema has officially secured a second five-year term as Zambia’s Head of State following a decisive victory in the 13thAugust 2026 presidential election. President Hichilema polled 2,965,326 votes, ahead of his closest challenger, Brian Mundubile of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) and the Tonse Alliance, who garnered 1,856,217. ​Contesting on the ticket of the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) alongside Vice- President…

The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, met today the leaders of the political entities that responded to her invitation for consultations. U.D. President Haxhiu thanked them for their participation and for their willingness to seek a solution to the political situation together. "Attitudes are known and political differences exist. But precisely when the differences are great, dialogue becomes necessary," said U.D. President Haxhiu. She further said that for the Pres…

August 18, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases The President was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume It is my pleasure to be here today to take part in this significant event, which precedes the start of the political campaign ahead of the January and February 2027 general elections. I thank members of the National Peace Committee (NPC), especially our former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto, and Bishop Matthew H…

The re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the just-concluded Osun election is a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in our country under the All Progressives Congress administration. I called Governor Ademola Adeleke @AAdeleke_01 earlier today to congratulate him on his election victory in Osun State. His victory once again confirmed the confidence the people of Osun State have in him. I wish him great success as he prepares to lead the state for the next four years…

The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, said that the February 2025 elections were the last regular elections after a full governing mandat “After these were those of December 28 of that same year, and then those of June 7 of this year. Both of these elections were unnecessary and harmful, both for the citizens and for the budget of the Republic. Above all, all of these elections proved similar electoral results,” emphasized the Acting President. She further said that …

August 16, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the just-concluded Osun election is a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in our country under the All Progressives Congress administration. “I called Governor Ademola Adeleke earlier today to congratulate him on his election victory in Osun State. His victory once again confirmed the confidence the people of Osun State have in him. “I wish him gr…

The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, said that the February 2025 elections were the last regular elections after a full governing mandate. "After these there were those of December 28 of the same year, and then those of June 7 of this year. Both of these elections were unnecessary and harmful, both for the citizens and for the budget of the Republic. Above all, all these elections proved a similar election result", emphasized U.D. The president. She further said tha…

The Acting President of the Republic of Kosovo, Albulena Haxhiu, said that the February 2025 elections were the last regular elections after a full governing mandate "After these were those of December 28 of that same year, and then those of June 7 of this year. Both of these elections were unnecessary and harmful, both for the citizens and for the budget of the Republic. Above all, all of these elections proved similar electoral results," emphasized the Acting President. She further said that…

As the people of Osun State go to the polls tomorrow to elect their Governor for the next four years, I call on every institution and every citizen involved in this election to play their part in ensuring a peaceful, transparent, free and fair process. I have directed the Inspector-General of Police and the heads of all security agencies deployed for the election to ensure the safety of voters, electoral officials and election materials. Every citizen must be able to exercise his or her right t…

August 14, 2026 onLatest News,Press Releases President Bola Tinubu has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission and the security agencies to ensure a peaceful and transparent election in Osun State. The people of Osun State will go to the polls on Saturday, August 15, 2026, to elect their governor in an election where 15 candidates are contesting. Among them are the incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, the All Progressives Congress candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, an…

President Hakainde Hichilema says the calm and orderly conduct of the 2026 General Election is the clearest sign yet that Zambia has secured lasting political stability. Speaking moments after casting his ballot at Kabulonga Boys Secondary School, Mr. Hichilema told reporters that the peaceful atmosphere across the country shows citizens are determined to protect democracy. “Your vote is the foundation of freedom and progress,” he said. The Head of State stressed that peace is not just a polit…

President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a final appeal to the electorate ahead of the general election, framing the vote as a choice between protecting hard‑won economic stability and risking a return to political unrest. Addressing campaign rallies in Lusaka’s Kanyama and Mandevu constituencies, the Head of State urged citizens to support United Party for National Development (UPND) candidates at all levels of governance to secure ongoing infrastructure projects and safeguard national stabilit…

President Hakainde Hichilema has called on Zambians to safeguard the nation’s peace, economic progress, and democratic freedoms by re-electing the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) in Thursday’s General Election. ​Addressing thousands of enthusiastic supporters during public engagements in  Lusaka District, President Hichilema outlined his administration’s developmental record over the past five years, stating that the UPND government has executed more high-impact infrastructu…

The National Assembly elected a President of the Republic Jurist András Baka was elected President of the Republic by the Parliament. The new head of state took the oath and then said in his speech: the recent changes have shown that a society can regain its self-determination, but the question of the coming years will be what we do with this opportunity. The 73-year-old András Baka is the eighth president of the Republic of Hungary after the regime change. During his career so far, he has gai…