World Politics - Page 59

Maduro makes official re-election run while would-be rival struggles to register candidacy

March 25, 2024

Maduro makes official re-election run while would-be rival struggles to register candidacy

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has made his candidacy for re-election official, while his potential rivals were unable to register; Maduro has 'managed to block his chief opponents from running.'

Charges pursued against South African parliamentary speaker allegedly bribed with $135K, wig

March 25, 2024

Charges pursued against South African parliamentary speaker allegedly bribed with $135K, wig

South African prosecutors announced Monday their intent to charge embattled Parliament Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula with corruption.

Ecuador's youngest mayor, her communications director found fatally shot in vehicle

March 24, 2024

Ecuador's youngest mayor, her communications director found fatally shot in vehicle

Ecuador's youngest mayor, Brigitte Garcia, was found shot dead alongside her communications director on Sunday morning in the province of Manabi.

Far-left British lawmaker George Galloway slammed for Princess Kate conspiracy theories

March 24, 2024

Far-left British lawmaker George Galloway slammed for Princess Kate conspiracy theories

Veteran British political disruptor George Galloway has come under fire by fellow members of Parliament for his conspiracy theories regarding the Princess of Wales.

Cyprus proposal to repatriate Syrian refugees to 'safe zones' gains steam in EU

March 22, 2024

Cyprus proposal to repatriate Syrian refugees to 'safe zones' gains steam in EU

A proposal by the Cypriot government to allow repatriations of Syrian refugees to "safe zones" in their home country is "gaining ground" with European Union colleagues.

As Portuguese center-right pushes Socialists out of power, populists seek leverage in new government

March 21, 2024

As Portuguese center-right pushes Socialists out of power, populists seek leverage in new government

Portugal's center-right minority government, set to form after years of leftist rule, must contend with an insurgent, far-right populist party's demands for political leverage.

Uganda's president appoints son as top commander of the army, raising succession concerns

March 21, 2024

Uganda's president appoints son as top commander of the army, raising succession concerns

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni appointed his son Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the 'top commander of the military' on Thursday; many believe Museveni is preparing his child for succession.

EU leaders suggest openness to membership talks with Bosnia

March 21, 2024

EU leaders suggest openness to membership talks with Bosnia

European Union leaders on Thursday appeared to agree, in principle, to opening up membership negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Algeria sets election for September. The military-backed president is expected to seek a 2nd term

March 21, 2024

Algeria sets election for September. The military-backed president is expected to seek a 2nd term

The office of Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune announced Thursday that the country's next election will be held on Sept. 7, giving Tebboune more than five months to campaign.

Canada to set targets to decrease the number of new temporary residents for the first time

March 21, 2024

Canada to set targets to decrease the number of new temporary residents for the first time

Canada's Minister of Immigration Marc Miller announced Thursday that the country will set targets to reduce the number of temporary residents from 6.2% to 5% over the next three years.