Vanuatu holds snap election on Jan. 16 amid earthquake recovery and cyclone season threats.

Vanuatu is holding a snap election on January 16 as it recovers from a December earthquake that destroyed many polling stations. Over 400 aftershocks have continued to impact the nation, which is also entering cyclone season. To improve voter accessibility, hundreds of polling stations are being moved closer to rural communities. The country has received aid from Australia, France, New Zealand, and China. Despite recent political instability, the electoral office expects high voter turnout.

January 04, 2025
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