Former Muslim rebel leader Abdulraof Macacua has been elected chief minister of the Philippines' Bangsamoro region.
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With just hours to go before the American midterm election takes place, the day before South Africa’s own local election, control of both houses of the American Congress hangs in the balance.
High early-voter turnout, slumping approval ratings, inflation and a forever war could be what will flip control of Congress to the Democrats. But the Republicans are fighting back with the support of deep-pocketed funders and efforts to impose voter suppression tactics.
Iliana Iotova would become the nation’s first elected female president if results confirm her win on Monday.
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