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Senegal opposition leader suing president in France
AFP, Published on 22/06/2023
» PARIS: Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has filed a criminal complaint in France for "crimes against humanity" against President Macky Sall, his lawyer said, as well as requesting a probe by the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Hun Sen to bar vote boycotters from running in future polls
Reuters, Published on 13/06/2023
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered an election law be amended to penalise anyone who boycotts next month's poll, which critics have said will be a sham because of the premier's moves to stamp out all opposition.
Ex-VP Pence jumps into 2024 White House race
AFP, Published on 05/06/2023
» WASHINGTON - Republican former vice president Mike Pence launched Monday his hotly-anticipated challenge to one-time boss Donald Trump for the party's 2024 White House nomination, setting up the unusual scenario of two running mates becoming rivals.
Death toll rises to 15 in Senegal strife
AFP, Published on 03/06/2023
» DAKAR: Tensions remained high in Senegal on Saturday after fresh overnight clashes brought the death toll to 15 in the two days since a court convicted opposition leader Ousmane Sonko.
Bola Tinubu takes helm in Nigeria, Africa's troubled giant
AFP, Published on 29/05/2023
» ABUJA - Long-time political kingmaker Bola Tinubu was sworn in as president of Nigeria on Monday, succeeding Muhammadu Buhari, a former general who stepped down after two terms in office.
Somalia to introduce direct universal suffrage in 2024
AFP, Published on 28/05/2023
» MOGADISHU - Somalia's government and federal member states said Sunday that direct universal suffrage would be introduced with local elections set for June 2024.
Cambodia poll body disqualifies sole opposition party from July election
Published on 15/05/2023
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodia's election commission on Monday disqualified the sole opposition Candlelight Party from contesting elections in July over its failure to submit proper registration documents.
Pakistan’s top court orders Imran Khan released
Published on 11/05/2023
» ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the release of detained former prime minister Imran Khan, offering a major victory for the onetime leader who was arrested on graft charges, and escalating a political crisis that has engulfed the country.
Uzbeks vote on reforms to strengthen president
AFP, Published on 30/04/2023
» TASHKENT - Polls opened early Sunday in Uzbekistan's constitutional referendum, which could allow President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to remain in power until 2040.
UK Labour suspends prominent MP over racism letter
AFP, Published on 23/04/2023
» LONDON - The UK's main opposition Labour party suspended prominent member Diane Abbott as an MP on Sunday, pending an investigation into comments she made that Jewish people were not subject to racism "all their lives".