Politics

761 Days to 2023 Presidential Election, Nigerian Politicians Start to Re-align

With the 2023 presidential election exactly 761 days away from Sunday, politicians across the two major political parties – the…

4 years ago

Pragmatic German Governor Armin Laschet Elected to Lead Merkel’s Party

Chancellor Angela Merkel's center-right party has elected Armin Laschet, the pragmatic governor of Germany's most populous state, as its new…

4 years ago

US Health Secretary Azar Resigns, Cites Capitol Attack

US Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar has resigned, citing last week’s attack on the Capitol, CNN reported on…

4 years ago

End of Merkel Era Begins as German CDU Picks New Party Leader

Germany’s Christian Democrats will elect a new chairman on Saturday, aiming to unite their conservative party behind a new leader…

4 years ago

US Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Iran in Final Days of Trump Presidency

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on companies in Iran, China and the United Arab Emirates for doing business…

4 years ago

Dutch Government Resigns Over Child Welfare Fraud Scandal

The Dutch government has stepped down after thousands of families were wrongly accused of child welfare fraud and told to…

4 years ago

Okonjo-Iweala Hopeful of WTO DG Job After Biden’s Inauguration

Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says she remains hopeful that she will be announced as the next Director General of the World…

4 years ago

‘We Defeated the Dictator By Far’: Bobby Wine Claims Victory in Uganda Polls Despite Official Results Showing Museveni Ahead

Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine on Friday claimed victory in presidential elections, rejecting as a “joke” early results that gave…

4 years ago

Incumbent Museveni Takes Early Lead in Uganda Vote Count as Opposition Alleges Widespread Fraud

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has taken a significant early lead in the presidential race, according to preliminary results released by…

4 years ago

Biden Unveils $1.9tn US Economic Relief Package

US President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled a $1.9 trillion stimulus plan for the coronavirus-sapped economy before he takes office next…

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