elections
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Fiji aims to push constitutional reform and electoral-law changes before the election with broad grassroots outreach
With the election looming, officials say the constitutional review will be delivered before polling day, along with amendments to referendum and electoral laws. Public consultations are being expanded to grassroots communities to shape the reforms. The move underscores the high-stakes nature of the changes and the government’s renewed push to deliver.
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Nasinu Local Elections Confirmed for September 2023 as Ward-Level Outreach Aims to Boost Voter Education
Nasinu readies for a long-awaited local election with a bold push for ward-level conversations. A grassroots drive to raise awareness and identify homegrown candidates could reshape how the town chooses its leadership and shapes its future.
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Chaudhry Accuses Fiji Government of Using New Communications Drive to Sway Voters, Warns of Tougher Social Media Rules
Fiji’s looming general election has critics warning that a new government communications push is more about shaping narratives than informing citizens. They fear the move could usher in tougher social media rules and compromise media independence, even as officials pledge openness.
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Fiji to Hold Local Government Elections This Year After Act Alignment with Electoral Act
Municipal elections are making a comeback, promising to hand local decision‑making back to communities. With reforms aligned to national standards and a joint rollout planned, a clear roadmap and civic education campaigns aim to prepare voters for a new era of local governance.
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Fiji’s September local elections: first in 21 years, 141 councillors to be elected as youths urged to participate
Fiji’s local government elections return this September after 21 years, with a clear focus on energizing young voters. Ward-based councils promise a closer link to everyday services, and officials are urging first-time voters to consider how they could shape local development.
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National Rally bets on symbolic wins in France’s municipal vote, Marseille in focus
France’s municipal elections are shaping up as a spotlight for the far-right and a test for traditional parties ahead of the presidential race. From Marseille to Toulon, security-focused campaigns and shifting local alliances are turning local contests into a broader indicator of national momentum.