Day 5 March Flashcards
Who won Portugal’s snap legislative elections in March 2024, and what was the significance of the results?
The center-right Democratic Alliance, led by Luís Montenegro, won a slim plurality in Portugal’s snap legislative elections. The elections were significant because they marked one of the closest parliamentary polls in the country’s history and led to the formation of a minority government that excluded the far-right Chega party.
Who secured a sixth term as President of Russia in March 2024, and what was notable about the election?
Vladimir Putin secured a sixth term as Russian President, winning nearly 90% of the vote in an election widely regarded as rigged, with no viable opposition. This victory sets Putin on the path to becoming the longest-serving President in two centuries.
Who won the presidential election in Senegal in March 2024, and what was significant about the election outcome?
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, supported by opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, won 54% of the vote in Senegal’s presidential election. This marked a departure from the long-standing ruling coalition United in Hope and is viewed as a democratic success, especially following the release of Faye and Sonko from prison.
