Category: Politics - Page 2

13

Jul

Posted by Clare Appleyard

Kenya Police Chief Steps Down After Public Outcry Over Protest Crackdown

Kenya's Police Chief Japhet Koome has resigned amid accusations of excessive force during antigovernment protests. With the resignation accepted by President William Ruto, it's seen as a move to address the crisis. The protests, sparked by proposed tax hikes, resulted in many deaths and persistent unrest despite the government's concessions.

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11

Jul

Posted by Clare Appleyard

Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Grants Full Autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has mandated direct federal fund allocations to local governments, bypassing state governments. This landmark ruling aims to establish full autonomy for local governments. The decision has sparked widespread jubilation in Kwara State, with political leaders and union representatives praising the move as a significant step forward.

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2

Jul

Posted by Clare Appleyard

Nyesom Wike Criticizes Kingibe's 2027 Presidential Bid: Predicts Failure

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, launched a sharp critique against Senator Abdallah Ibrahim Kingibe, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, predicting his failure in the 2027 election. Wike's comments came during the presentation of the Rivers State Committee on Prerogative of Mercy's report and involved accusations about Kingibe's ineffective political history and party hopping.

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24

Jun

Posted by Clare Appleyard

Mutunga and Boniface Mwangi Lead Charge Against Abductions and Finance Bill 2024 at DCI Headquarters

In a significant demonstration at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters, former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, alongside activists like Boniface Mwangi, protested against the Finance Bill 2024 and alleged state-led abductions of peaceful protesters. The group underlined the unconstitutionality of such actions and pledged to fight for Kenyans' rights, even at personal risk.

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10

Jun

Posted by Clare Appleyard

Far Right Gain Ground in Germany and France: Impacts on EU Politics

Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) and France's National Rally saw significant gains in the EU elections, indicating a shift rightwards across the European Parliament. This could affect future policies in climate, agriculture, and migration, despite the far-right parties not being entirely unified.

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4

Jun

Posted by Clare Appleyard

India Election Results Live Updates: Modi Poised for Historic Third Term, BJP Targets Vast Majority

As vote counting continues across India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP are widely expected to secure a historic third term. Despite extreme heat conditions, a significant voter turnout was reported. Exit polls predict a two-thirds majority for the BJP, while the opposition faces scrutiny over political tactics and alleged conspiracies.

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31

May

Posted by Clare Appleyard

Historic Conviction: Donald Trump Found Guilty on 34 Counts of Falsifying Business Records

In an unprecedented legal outcome, Donald Trump has been found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign. The Manhattan courtroom verdict makes Trump the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a crime, stirring political debate over his future.

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30

May

Posted by Clare Appleyard

Stay Updated with 2024 Election Results in Real-Time on Six Group Editors Websites

Group Editors is offering live updates on the 2024 election results around the clock across six of its websites. Users can access real-time national and provincial results, as well as detailed insights into municipal district voting patterns. Simply head to the homepage of the participating websites and click on the Live Election Results banner.

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