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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-GENERAL ELECTIONS-RESULT

(240603) -- MIDRAND, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An electronic screen shows the final results of seat allocation in the National Assembly in South Africa's 2024 general elections in Midrand, South Africa, June 2, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country's 2024 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially announced on Sunday evening. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-GENERAL ELECTIONS-RESULT

(240603) -- MIDRAND, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers a speech during a press conference announcing the election result at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on June 2, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country's 2024 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially announced on Sunday evening. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-GENERAL ELECTIONS-RESULT

(240603) -- MIDRAND, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers a speech during a press conference announcing the election result at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on June 2, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country's 2024 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially announced on Sunday evening. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-GENERAL ELECTIONS-RESULT

(240603) -- MIDRAND, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An electronic screen shows the final results of seat allocation in the National Assembly in South Africa's 2024 general elections in Midrand, South Africa, June 2, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country's 2024 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially announced on Sunday evening. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-GENERAL ELECTIONS-RESULT

(240603) -- MIDRAND, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An electronic screen shows the final results of seat allocation in the National Assembly in South Africa's 2024 general elections in Midrand, South Africa, June 2, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country's 2024 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially announced on Sunday evening. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-GENERAL ELECTIONS-RESULT

(240603) -- MIDRAND, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A press conference is held by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on June 2, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country's 2024 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially announced on Sunday evening. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-GENERAL ELECTIONS-RESULT

(240603) -- MIDRAND, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An electronic screen shows the final results of seat allocation in the National Assembly in South Africa's 2024 general elections in Midrand, South Africa, June 2, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country's 2024 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially announced on Sunday evening. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-GENERAL ELECTIONS-RESULT

(240603) -- MIDRAND, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A press conference is held by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on June 2, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country's 2024 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially announced on Sunday evening. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-GENERAL ELECTIONS-RESULT

(240603) -- MIDRAND, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers a speech during a press conference announcing the election result at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on June 2, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country's 2024 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially announced on Sunday evening. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-GENERAL ELECTIONS-RESULT

(240603) -- MIDRAND, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An electronic screen shows the final results of seat allocation in the National Assembly in South Africa's 2024 general elections in Midrand, South Africa, June 2, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country's 2024 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially announced on Sunday evening. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-GENERAL ELECTIONS-RESULT

(240603) -- MIDRAND, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers a speech during a press conference announcing the election result at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on June 2, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country's 2024 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially announced on Sunday evening. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-GENERAL ELECTIONS-RESULT

(240603) -- MIDRAND, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An electronic screen shows the final results of seat allocation in the National Assembly in South Africa's 2024 general elections in Midrand, South Africa, June 2, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country's 2024 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially announced on Sunday evening. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240603) -- BEIJING, June 3, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An electronic screen shows the final results of seat allocation in the National Assembly in South Africa's 2024 general elections in Midrand, South Africa, June 2, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country's 2024 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially announced on Sunday evening. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240603) -- BEIJING, June 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An electronic screen shows the final results of seat allocation in the National Assembly in South Africa's 2024 general elections in Midrand, South Africa, June 2, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured 159 out of 400 seats in the National Assembly in the country's 2024 general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officially announced on Sunday evening. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-ELECTION

(240602) -- MIDRAND, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- African National Congress Chairperson Gwede Mantashe speaks to media at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on June 1, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured about 40 percent of votes with over 99 percent of ballot counting completed in the country's general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) results showed on Saturday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-ELECTION

(240602) -- MIDRAND, June 2, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Members of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party are seen at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on June 1, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured about 40 percent of votes with over 99 percent of ballot counting completed in the country's general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) results showed on Saturday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-ELECTION

(240602) -- MIDRAND, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Members of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party are seen at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on June 1, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured about 40 percent of votes with over 99 percent of ballot counting completed in the country's general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) results showed on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-MIDRAND-ELECTION

(240602) -- MIDRAND, June 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- African National Congress Chairperson Gwede Mantashe speaks to media at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on June 1, 2024. South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has secured about 40 percent of votes with over 99 percent of ballot counting completed in the country's general elections, the Independent Electoral Commission's (IEC) results showed on Saturday. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-ELECTION

(240531) -- JOHANNESBURG, May 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) work at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on May 31, 2024. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is currently leading in South Africa's 2024 national and provincial elections, with about 42 percent of the votes, as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has counted over 60 percent of the ballots by Friday noon. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-ELECTION

(240531) -- JOHANNESBURG, May 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) work at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on May 31, 2024. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is currently leading in South Africa's 2024 national and provincial elections, with about 42 percent of the votes, as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has counted over 60 percent of the ballots by Friday noon. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-ELECTION

(240531) -- JOHANNESBURG, May 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A staff member of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) works at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on May 31, 2024. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is currently leading in South Africa's 2024 national and provincial elections, with about 42 percent of the votes, as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has counted over 60 percent of the ballots by Friday noon. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-ELECTION

(240531) -- JOHANNESBURG, May 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) talk at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on May 31, 2024. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is currently leading in South Africa's 2024 national and provincial elections, with about 42 percent of the votes, as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has counted over 60 percent of the ballots by Friday noon. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-ELECTION

(240531) -- JOHANNESBURG, May 31, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) work at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on May 31, 2024. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is currently leading in South Africa's 2024 national and provincial elections, with about 42 percent of the votes, as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has counted over 60 percent of the ballots by Friday noon. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-ELECTION

(240531) -- JOHANNESBURG, May 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) work at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on May 31, 2024. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is currently leading in South Africa's 2024 national and provincial elections, with about 42 percent of the votes, as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has counted over 60 percent of the ballots by Friday noon. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-ELECTION

(240531) -- JOHANNESBURG, May 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) work at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on May 31, 2024. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is currently leading in South Africa's 2024 national and provincial elections, with about 42 percent of the votes, as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has counted over 60 percent of the ballots by Friday noon. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-ELECTION

(240531) -- JOHANNESBURG, May 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) works at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on May 31, 2024. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is currently leading in South Africa's 2024 national and provincial elections, with about 42 percent of the votes, as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has counted over 60 percent of the ballots by Friday noon. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-ELECTION

(240531) -- JOHANNESBURG, May 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) talk at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on May 31, 2024. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is currently leading in South Africa's 2024 national and provincial elections, with about 42 percent of the votes, as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has counted over 60 percent of the ballots by Friday noon. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-ELECTION

(240531) -- JOHANNESBURG, May 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) work at the National Results Operations Center in Midrand, South Africa, on May 31, 2024. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is currently leading in South Africa's 2024 national and provincial elections, with about 42 percent of the votes, as the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has counted over 60 percent of the ballots by Friday noon. (Xinhua/Zhang Yudong)

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South Africa election turnout expected to exceed 2019

STORY: South Africa election turnout expected to exceed 2019 SHOOTING TIME: May 29, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:06 LOCATION: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people queuing to vote 2. various of South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile voting 3. SOUNDBITE (English): PAUL MASHATILE, South African Deputy President STORYLINE: With long snaking queues still seen outside many voting stations across South Africa late Wednesday evening, the country's electoral management agency said the turnout in the 2024 general election is expected to exceed the previous one in 2019. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa also ensured the public that every voter in line would have an opportunity to cast their ballots by Wednesday night. "We are in for a higher turnout than we had in 2019, which is why it is the intention of the commission at this point to ensure that every voter who is in the queue is given an opportunity," said IEC Chief Electoral

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BOTSWANA-GENERAL ELECTIONS-VOTER REGISTRATION

(240106) -- KWENENG, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People are registered as voters at a polling station in Mmopane village, Kweneng district, Botswana, Jan. 6, 2024. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of Botswana on Friday kicked off the voter registration process, which will conclude on Feb. 3 in preparation for the general elections later this year. Around 2,880 polling stations across the country and 48 polling stations in foreign countries opened at 8:00 a.m. local time and will close at 6 p.m. Batswana citizens aged 18 years and above with a valid identity card are eligible to register. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-GENERAL ELECTIONS-VOTER REGISTRATION

(240106) -- KWENENG, Jan. 6, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man is registered as a voter at a polling station in Mmopane village, Kweneng district, Botswana, Jan. 6, 2024. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of Botswana on Friday kicked off the voter registration process, which will conclude on Feb. 3 in preparation for the general elections later this year. Around 2,880 polling stations across the country and 48 polling stations in foreign countries opened at 8:00 a.m. local time and will close at 6 p.m. Batswana citizens aged 18 years and above with a valid identity card are eligible to register. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-KWENENG-GENERAL ELECTIONS-VOTER REGISTRATION

(240105) -- KWENENG (BOTSWANA), Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Registration clerks work at a polling station in Mmopane, Kweneng district, Botswana, on Jan. 5, 2024. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of Botswana on Friday kicked off the voter registration process, which will conclude on Feb. 3 in preparation for the general elections later this year. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-KWENENG-GENERAL ELECTIONS-VOTER REGISTRATION

(240105) -- KWENENG (BOTSWANA), Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man is registered as a voter in Mogoditshane town, Kweneng district, Botswana, on Jan. 5, 2024. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of Botswana on Friday kicked off the voter registration process, which will conclude on Feb. 3 in preparation for the general elections later this year. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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BOTSWANA-KWENENG-GENERAL ELECTIONS-VOTER REGISTRATION

(240105) -- KWENENG (BOTSWANA), Jan. 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man steps into a polling station in Mmopane, Kweneng district, Botswana, on Jan. 5, 2024. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of Botswana on Friday kicked off the voter registration process, which will conclude on Feb. 3 in preparation for the general elections later this year. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

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SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-ELECTION-VOTER REGISTRATION

(231118) -- JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People register to vote at a voting station in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 18, 2023. The South African government on Friday called on the citizens to register to vote during the registration weekend so that they will be able to vote in the 2024 elections. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa will register people on Nov. 18-19 so that they are eligible to vote in the 2024 national and provincial elections. (Photo by Ihsaan Haffejee/Xinhua)

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SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-ELECTION-VOTER REGISTRATION

(231118) -- JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People wait for voter registration at a voting station in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 18, 2023. The South African government on Friday called on the citizens to register to vote during the registration weekend so that they will be able to vote in the 2024 elections. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa will register people on Nov. 18-19 so that they are eligible to vote in the 2024 national and provincial elections. (Photo by Ihsaan Haffejee/Xinhua)

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SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-ELECTION-VOTER REGISTRATION

(231118) -- JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People wait for voter registration at a voting station in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 18, 2023. The South African government on Friday called on the citizens to register to vote during the registration weekend so that they will be able to vote in the 2024 elections. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa will register people on Nov. 18-19 so that they are eligible to vote in the 2024 national and provincial elections. (Photo by Ihsaan Haffejee/Xinhua)

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SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-ELECTION-VOTER REGISTRATION

(231118) -- JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visits a voting station in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 18, 2023. The South African government on Friday called on the citizens to register to vote during the registration weekend so that they will be able to vote in the 2024 elections. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa will register people on Nov. 18-19 so that they are eligible to vote in the 2024 national and provincial elections. (Photo by Ihsaan Haffejee/Xinhua)

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SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-ELECTION-VOTER REGISTRATION

(231118) -- JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People register to vote at a voting station in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 18, 2023. The South African government on Friday called on the citizens to register to vote during the registration weekend so that they will be able to vote in the 2024 elections. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa will register people on Nov. 18-19 so that they are eligible to vote in the 2024 national and provincial elections. (Photo by Ihsaan Haffejee/Xinhua)

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SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-ELECTION-VOTER REGISTRATION

(231118) -- JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visits a voting station in Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa, Nov. 18, 2023. The South African government on Friday called on the citizens to register to vote during the registration weekend so that they will be able to vote in the 2024 elections. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa will register people on Nov. 18-19 so that they are eligible to vote in the 2024 national and provincial elections. (Photo by Ihsaan Haffejee/Xinhua)

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Jordan holds local elections amid strict measures against COVID-19

STORY: Jordan holds local elections amid strict measures against COVID-19 DATELINE: March 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of polling stations in Amman STORYLINE: Jordan held governorate and municipal council elections on Tuesday, with strict measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The final turnout of the local elections was 29.6 percent, with more than 1.36 million votes collected in 1,850 polling stations across the kingdom, according to a statement released by the Independent Election Commission (IEC). Precautions were taken to ensure social distancing, and unvaccinated voters were not allowed to cast their ballots, according to the IEC statement. A total of 4,646 candidates, including 846 women, were competing for the posts of 1,135 representatives across the kingdom, the IEC said, adding election results are expected to be released on Wednesday. Jordan's Public Security Directorate said in a statement that the polling day went off smoo