Ethiopia Election Watch: AU observer chief Uhuru Kenyatta said Ethiopia’s June 1 vote matters for the whole continent, as more than 54 million Ethiopians are registered and observers from 30 countries prepare to monitor the process. Colombia Presidential Vote: Colombians head to the polls Sunday in a high-stakes test of President Gustavo Petro’s agenda, with the race framed as a referendum on his reforms and peace talks; violence and security concerns are front and center. Malta Parliamentary Elections: Voting has opened in Malta’s snap election, with polls pointing to Prime Minister Robert Abela’s Labour Party winning a record fourth term, arguing stability and economic strength amid Middle East-driven inflation and tourism worries. US Voting Rights Fight: The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to revive Arizona’s push to require “documented proof of citizenship” and allow purges of voter rolls, setting up another major legal showdown over election access. Punjab Civic Polls: India’s AAP surged in Punjab municipal elections, winning nearly half the wards and multiple municipal corporations, while opposition parties alleged irregularities and misuse of state machinery. Deepfakes and Elections: New UK polling warns about the scale of election deepfakes reaching voters online ahead of local contests. Voter Access on the Ground (US): Imperial County, California opened all vote centers for the June 2 primary, offering in-person voting, ballot drop-off, and registration updates. South Korea Local Elections: Early voting for June 3 local elections passed 19% nationwide, with millions already casting ballots ahead of mayor and governor races.