Ugandans react with joy after Kampala-born Mamdani’s victory during a trying time for democracy in east Africa Ugandans reacted with joy and hope to the news that Kampala-born Zohran Mamdani had been elected mayor of New York City, amid a stormy democratic and rights environment in east Africa. Mamdani, who was born in Uganda 34 … Read more
Critics of New York City’s mayor-elect have said his pledges of free bus service and universal childcare are unrealistic, but in Europe it’s a given After New York City’s race for mayor catapulted Zohran Mamdani from state assembly member into one of the world’s most prominent progressive voices, intense debate swirled over the ideas at … Read more
In today’s newsletter: With more than 50% of the vote, Mamdani tells supporters: “In this moment of political darkness, New York will be the light” Good morning. A few hours ago, Zohran Mamdani was declared the winner of the New York City mayoral election with more than 50% of the vote on the biggest turnout … Read more
Democratic socialist and former New York governor face off in race to lead New York City NYC mayoral election – live results tracker at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in midtown Manhattan There’s a couple of hundred Cuomo supporters at his watch party now. I just saw a man down a bottle of Stella Artois. No sign … Read more
Former president also praises Mamdani’s campaign against rivals Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa Zohran Mamdani, who is favored to win New York City’s mayoral election on Tuesday, reportedly received a call Saturday from his fellow Democrat Barack Obama – and the former president offered to be a “sounding board” if his expected victory indeed materializes. … Read more
Two House Republicans push justice department to investigate Zohran Mamdani’s path to US citizenship Two US House Republicans are pushing the federal justice department to investigate the path to citizenship of Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate favored to win the 4 November election for New York City mayor. Congressman Randy Fine of Florida and Andy … Read more