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Benin: Soldiers announce removal of president talon amid coup attempt

On Sunday morning, a group of military officers in Benin announced on national television that President Patrice Talon, in office since 2016, had been “removed from his functions.” Talon, 67, who also serves as president of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), remains safe,......

Maduro dances as tensions rise between Venezuela and the United States

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro appeared in high spirits on Monday as he gathered thousands of supporters in Caracas, despite the sharp escalation in tensions between his government and the United States. The socialist leader took to the stage dancing to an electronic track remixing his own......

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister sentenced to 21 years for corruption

A court in Dhaka has sentenced former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in prison on three separate corruption charges, adding to her growing list of legal troubles following her dramatic fall from power in 2024. Judge Abdullah Al Mamun, who presided over the case, declared that the......

Madagascar: Former President Andry Rajoelina stripped of his nationality

Madagascar’s deposed president Andry Rajoelina has been officially stripped of his Malagasy nationality, according to a government decree cited by several local media outlets. The decision, signed by Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo and published in the official gazette, is based on a......

Macron threatens to dissolve parliament as Lecornu faces no-confidence votes

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stark warning, stating he will dissolve the National Assembly and call for new elections if Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s government is ousted by a no-confidence vote. The announcement comes as Lecornu, just days into his tenure, faces mounting......

Lecornu unveils second government as France faces deepening political turmoil

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has formed a new 34-member government just two days after being reappointed by President Emmanuel Macron, in a renewed effort to stabilize France’s volatile political landscape and secure approval for the 2025 national budget. The new cabinet, described......

Macron surprises observers by reappointing Lecornu as prime minister

Emmanuel Macron has once again appointed Sébastien Lecornu as France’s prime minister, a decision that has sparked surprise and criticism both domestically and internationally. The move comes after a period of political uncertainty and a series of short-lived premierships. Political reaction......

France erupts as 'Block Everything' protests challenge new prime minister

Protesters across France clashed with police and blocked highways on Wednesday as the “Block Everything” movement staged widespread demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron’s policies. The protests coincided with the first day in office for the country’s new prime minister,......

Bayrou ousted as French prime minister after confidence vote defeat

François Bayrou was removed from his position as French prime minister today after losing a confidence vote in the National Assembly, marking the end of his nine-month tenure. The motion against him passed with 364 votes to 194, as opposition parties united to reject his leadership. Bayrou is......