insert_link Africa Mondlane Returns to Mozambique Mozambique opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has returned after fleeing following a disputed October election says Reuters. He alleges the poll was rigged, sparking nationwide protests that have resulted in multiple deaths. Mondlane has urged his supporters to persist with demonstrations. Thousands greeted him at Maputo’s airport amidst heavy riot police presence, highlighting the tension. today10 January, 2025
insert_link World South Koreans face danger if Yoon stays says ruling party chief South Korea's ruling party chief demanded Friday that President Yoon Suk Yeol be removed from office, warning there was a "significant risk" he could try to subvert civilian rule again. Yoon imposed martial law on Tuesday citing threats from "anti-state forces" and North Korea, before reversing it six hours later after parliament, including some members of his party, voted to oppose the decree. Laura Westbrook has more. today6 December, 2024
insert_link World Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister accuses Yunus of genocide In her first public address since being ousted, Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused interim government head Mohammad Yunus of carrying out genocide. Hasina, who fled to India in August was addressing her supporters virtually. Ishan Garh tells us more from New Delhi. today5 December, 2024
insert_link World Republicans Warn Biden on Risk of WW3 Over Ukraine’s Use of U.S Weapons Inside Russia Supporters of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump have reacted angrily to current leader Joseph Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to send missiles deep into Russia saying he's trying to cause WW3 -- just two months before Trump takes over the White House. Caroline Malone reports from Washington. today19 November, 2024
insert_link World Three killed in Bangladesh job quota protests By Mohammad MAZED and Eyamin SAJID At least three people were killed in Bangladesh on Tuesday during violent clashes between rival groups over quotas for coveted government jobs, police said, a day after more than 400 people were injured. Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets as students demanding quotas be cut battled with counter-protesters backing the ruling Awami League party, fighting with sticks […] today16 July, 2024
insert_link South Africa Drained but proud: how it felt to organise South Africa’s first democratic election in just 4 months By Kealeboga J Maphunye, University of South Africa South Africa’s historic 27 April 1994 national election marked the end of more than three centuries of colonial and apartheid rule. The period leading to the election was one of heightened political tension, with opponents of change working hard to derail the process through deadly violence. Political scientist Kealeboga Maphunye asks Mandla Mchunu, first deputy secretary of […] today22 May, 2024
insert_link Africa Opposition accuses Togo government of extending President’s rule Tensions have risen in Togo as parliamentary and regional elections are underway amid controversy over a new constitution extending President Faure Gnassingbé's term. The BBC reports that opposition parties have accused the government of using the reform to extend Gnassingbé's family's 57-year rule, allowing him to potentially stay in power until 2031. today29 April, 2024
