Bangladesh army chief announces interim government

Bangladesh army chief announces interim government

Bangladesh's army chief Gen. Waker-uz-Zaman says an interim government will be formed and new elections called following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Student leaders have said that they will not accept a military-led government. Ishan Garg has more. Bangladesh's 'Gen Z revolution has managed to topple a veteran leader. CNN reports that the protest movement pitted mostly young student demonstrators against a 76-year-old leader who had dominated […]

August 6, 2024 18

Africa

Burkina Faso extends military rule

Burkina Faso's military government has extended the junta rule for another five years, following the signing of a new charter after national consultations in Ouagadougou. According to the BBC, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the current ruler, will be allowed to participate in the upcoming presidential election. The military took power in a coup in 2022 and had promised elections by July 2024.

May 28, 2024 10

Africa

Pressure mounts in Mali to nullify military’s political activity suspension

Pressure is mounting in Mali on the Supreme Court to nullify the military government's order which seeks to suspend political activities. A group of political parties and civil society organizations have filed an appeal at the top court arguing that the order is repressive. Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Accra.

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