By Sam D. Hayes, Trinity College Two recent Supreme Court rulings on congressional redistricting will have starkly different consequences for…
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Amid backlash from opposition, Togo’s president may sign off on new constitution that could extend his term
LOME, Togo — Togo President Faure Gnassingbe is facing mouting opposition amid calls from activists and leaders in for protests…
Faye expected to become president of Senegal after opponent concedes
DAKAR, Senegal — Bassirou Diomaye Faye is expected to be declared Senegal’s next president after his opponent from the ruling…
Louisiana parish elects first Black sheriff months after disputed victory
SHREVEPORT, La. — A parish in northwest Louisiana made history on Saturday after electing its first Black sheriff on Saturday.…
Paul Young sworn in as mayor of Memphis
MEMPHIS — Paul Young was sworn into office as the new mayor of Memphis, Tennessee on Monday. Young, who was…
A year of inspiration and motivation: Historic firsts for women of color in politics
Experts point to signs of a shift in politics this year, crediting increased representation for the spurt of women of…
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announces bid for Virginia governor
RICHMOND, Va. — Levar Stoney, the mayor of Richmond, has announced on Monday he will run for governor of Virginia…
Deadly protests erupt in Mozambique over claims of rigged election results
MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE — Violent protests erupted in major cities throughout Mozambique on Friday as angry opposition voters rebuked the results…
‘We should all be represented’: Rhode Island could send the first Afro-Latina to Congress
This story was originally published by The 19th By Mel Leonor Barclay, The 19th A crowded Democratic primary for a…
Mother of Buffalo mass shooting survivor wins Democratic primary
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A mother of one of the survivors of the mass shooting last year at a supermarket in…
