World Politics - Page 69

Senegal's president estimates coming election date as postponement plans fall through

February 26, 2024

Senegal's president estimates coming election date as postponement plans fall through

Senegalese President Macky Sall said Monday that he anticipates elections will be held before the rainy season, reaffirming claims he'll leave office before his mandate ends.

Rebels kill 9 in Burundi attack

February 26, 2024

Rebels kill 9 in Burundi attack

Nine people were killed in an attack by RED-Tabara rebels in Burundi, with the government accusing neighboring Rwanda of supporting the attack's perpetrators.

Mexican president slams YouTube for taking down his video that shared a journalist's phone number

February 26, 2024

Mexican president slams YouTube for taking down his video that shared a journalist's phone number

Firebrand leftist Mexican president AMLO argues that the moral authority of his office exempts him from laws preventing the publicizing of personal information

Argentine province threatens to cut country's energy supply in dispute with President Milei

February 26, 2024

Argentine province threatens to cut country's energy supply in dispute with President Milei

Argentine President Milei's government held back about $16 million from the province of Chubut, citing debt the region owed, so Chubut threatened to cut the country's energy supply.

Mexican former mayor Sheinbaum holds strong lead in race for Mexico's presidency, new poll shows

February 26, 2024

Mexican former mayor Sheinbaum holds strong lead in race for Mexico's presidency, new poll shows

One candidate for President of Mexico is holding a lead ahead of the campaign start, per a new poll. Former mayor Claudia Sheinbaum is also a close ally of the current president.

Mexican president defends sharing NYT reporter's number; says privacy laws don't apply to him

February 23, 2024

Mexican president defends sharing NYT reporter's number; says privacy laws don't apply to him

Left-wing Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador defended Friday his decision to publish the phone number of a New York Times reporter.

Ukraine's top diplomat tells skeptics at the UN that his country 'will win the war'

February 23, 2024

Ukraine's top diplomat tells skeptics at the UN that his country 'will win the war'

Addressing the U.N., Ukraine's foreign minister claims the country will ultimately be victorious over Russia, urges world to stand with his nation.

Imprisoned former Pakistani PM Imran Khan addresses IMF in election audit push

February 23, 2024

Imprisoned former Pakistani PM Imran Khan addresses IMF in election audit push

Imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan is urging the International Monetary Fund to link talks with the government to an audit of this year's election.

Extraditions sought in theft of $600K from South African president

February 23, 2024

Extraditions sought in theft of $600K from South African president

Prosecutors on Friday announced their intent to seek extradition orders and arrests over the 2020 theft of about $580,000 from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's ranch.

Pakistani regulators block access to X, formerly Twitter

February 22, 2024

Pakistani regulators block access to X, formerly Twitter

Pakistani media regulators have blocked access to X, formerly Twitter, in the country, with Thursday marking the sixth day of widespread service disruptions.