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French government removes several ministerial staff after positive drug tests

Several members of French ministerial teams have been removed from their positions after testing positive for drug use, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said, defending the government's decision to introduce random screening procedures among cabinet staff. In an interview with Paris Match,......

Merz opens door to possible cabinet reshuffle after political shake-up in Germany

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has indicated that his government could enter a new phase following a recent political departure, suggesting that a reshuffle of the federal cabinet may now be considered. Speaking to German broadcaster ZDF on Sunday, Merz said the latest developments could provide an......

Venezuela appoints Félix Plasencia as foreign minister in government reshuffle

Venezuela has appointed veteran diplomat Félix Plasencia as the country's new foreign minister as part of a broader government restructuring aimed at strengthening the country's diplomatic and trade agenda. The announcement was made by the Venezuelan leadership, which also confirmed the......

Ukraine's Zelensky announces government reshuffle amid political strategy overhaul

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced plans for a government reshuffle, saying the country is entering a new phase in its political strategy that requires changes within the executive branch. The announcement includes a new role for Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko, whom Zelensky said......

Moldova's Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu resigns, triggering government's departure

Moldova's Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu announced his resignation on Friday in an unexpected move that also triggers the departure of the country's government, opening a new chapter in the nation's political landscape. Munteanu, who has served as prime minister since November 2025, did......

Morocco approves two senior government appointments during cabinet meeting

Morocco's government has approved two senior appointments during a Cabinet meeting, filling key leadership positions in the areas of employment and digital transformation as part of decisions adopted under the country's constitutional appointment process. The appointments were endorsed on Thursday......

South Africa reshuffles cabinet as president Ramaphosa reassigns Democratic Alliance ministers

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a cabinet reshuffle that includes the demotion of former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen, reflecting changes requested by the party’s new leadership within the country’s coalition government. The changes, unveiled late......

UK Leadership Race: Burnham delays naming cabinet picks until selection ends

British political frontrunner Andy Burnham has said he will not appoint senior cabinet members, including key economic positions such as finance minister, until the completion of the ongoing leadership selection process. Speaking in Manchester during his first major public address since returning to......

Senegal forms new government without participation of Ousmane Sonko’s party

A new government has been announced in Senegal, marking a significant political development as the ruling party PASTEF-Les Patriotes, led by Ousmane Sonko, has been excluded from the executive team despite holding a majority in the National Assembly. The announcement was made on Monday evening by Prime......