Tokyo, Oct 28, 2024 (AFP) - Shigeru Ishiba: Japan's train-loving PM derailed in election

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2024-10-28

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is a self-confessed defence geek and train-lover whose snap election gamble backfired after his Liberal Democratic Party suffered its worst result in 15 years. The disastrous outcome in Sunday's election is a serious blow to 67-year-old Ishiba, a party veteran who is also a fan of 1970s pop idols and making military models. Last month he saw off eight other candidates to become head of the conservative LDP,......

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SWAKOPMUND, 26 October 2024 - United Democratic Front (UDF) President Hendrik Gaobaeb addressing the party’s Erongo Regional Star Rally held at Swakopmund’s DRC’s sports field on Saturday. He is accompanied by some of the party’s regional and local leadership. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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SWAKOPMUND, 26 October 2024 - Some of the UDF supporters and sympathisers attending the party’s star rally at Swakopmund on Saturday which was addressed by the party President Hendrik Gaobaeb. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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SWAKOPMUND, 26 October 2024 - United Democratic Front (UDF) President Hendrik Gaobaeb speaking at the part’s star rally at Swakopmund on Saturday. Beside him is Swakopmund Deputy Mayor David Am-!Gabeb. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa speaks at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa (L) together with the party's presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndwaitwah at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa welcomes about 50 new members to the party at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa (L) together with the party's Presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (second left) at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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