Keywords: Political Reform


Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye launches new political party after split with Sonko

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has launched a new political party, marking a major turning point in his relationship with former ally and ex-Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko. The new movement, named “Kiiraay”, was officially introduced during a gathering in Dakar on Saturday. The......

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......

Italy parliament approves Meloni’s contested electoral reform ahead of 2027 vote

Italy’s lower house of parliament has approved a controversial electoral reform promoted by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s governing coalition, setting the stage for a major change to the country’s voting system ahead of the 2027 general election. The reform, supported by the right-wing......

Turkey’s ousted CHP leader prepares for possible new party amid legal battle

Turkey’s ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel has said preparations are underway for the possible creation of a new political party, as he awaits the outcome of legal proceedings challenging his removal from the leadership of the country’s main opposition movement. Ozel said any official......

Hungary’s parliament set to remove President Tamás Sulyok under Peter Magyar’s constitutional reform

Hungary's Parliament is expected to vote on a constitutional amendment that would remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, marking another major step in Prime Minister Peter Magyar's campaign to reshape the country's political institutions following his decisive electoral victory......

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......

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa extends presidency to 2030 after signing constitutional amendment law

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed legislation extending his time in office until 2030, according to a government spokesperson, a move that alters the country's political timeline and has drawn attention from observers of Zimbabwe's governance. The newly enacted law adds two......

Kazakhstan calls snap parliamentary election for August 23 under new constitutional reform

Kazakhstan will hold a snap parliamentary election on August 23, 2026, following a presidential decree issued by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, as the country implements a new constitutional framework reshaping its political system. The announcement marks a significant step in Tokayev’s broader......

Aleksandar Vučić signals exit from presidency as Serbia prepares for potential political reset

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has indicated that he intends to step down from office before the end of his mandate, a move that could usher in early elections and mark a significant shift in the country’s political trajectory. According to statements reported from Belgrade, the long-serving......