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South Africa
Democratic Decisions
The South African Parliament has motioned for a vote of no-confidence against the incumbent President Jacob Zuma. Since 2009, more than five attempts have been made to vote Zuma out. However, for the first time ever, Speaker of Parliament Baleka Mbete has allowed for the voting to be anonymous, allowing party members to vote against their leader outside of the public spotlight. If Zuma is recalled, he will continue serving until the end of his tenure in December. 

This map shows the leading parties in South Africa by voting district. The yellow represents the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the green represents the African National Congress (ANC). Click on the map to learn more.
Further Reading: Washington Post, News24, CNN, Daily News
Graphic Source: Electoral Commission of South Africa
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Kenya
Critical Election
Millions of Kenyans are lining up today to vote in a contentious presidential election. There are fears that no matter the result, ethnic violence will erupt like it did in 2007 when more than 1,500 people were killed and 600,000 were displaced. The two candidates hail from the two largest ethnic groups, and there have been reports of hate speeches being given by supporters during their campaigns. Despite the violence in 2007, both candidates have publically advocated for calm, and many of the country's younger voters are confident that Kenyans will respect the results of the vote.

This map shows the areas where ethnically-fuelled hate speeches have been given and post-election violence might ensue. Click on the map to learn more. 
Graphic Source: Allan and Associates
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United States
Private Street Sold for $90k
Presidio Terrace, the oval shaped, privately owned street commonly known as one of San Francisco's most exclusive communities, was sold for $90,000 after the Presidio Homeowners Association failed to pay their taxes. The private street was put up for sale two years ago in an online auction by the city's tax office, seeking to recover $994 in unpaid back taxes, penalties and interest. The Presidio Homeowner's Association claims the tax bills were sent to an incorrect address and were unaware that back taxes threatened ownership of the site. A hearing is scheduled for October to rescind the tax sale and the Presidio Homeowners Association has sued the couple who bought the street and the city in order to block the owners from selling the street to anyone while the city appeal is pending. 

This map shows Presidio Terrace. Click on the map to learn more.
Further Reading: Washington Post, BBC, NPR, Guardian
Graphic Source: SF Chronicle
GeoQuestion
Yesterday's Answer
Q: Where is the world's largest religious monument located?
 
A: Cambodia
The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat (City Temple) ruins stretch over more than 248 square miles and was built to the Hindu god Vishnu by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the period 1113–50. The Angkor temple Ta Prohm—famous for the large vines that strangle the ruins—was used as the set for the hit movie Tomb Raider. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Today's Question
Q: Which country is home to the world's oldest forest reserve?
 
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