Peru Swears in First Female President

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Dina Boluarte has been sworn in as Peru’s new president.

The opposition-led legislature overwhelmingly voted in favour of removing Pedro Castillo.

This comes after left-wing leader Castillo was removed in an impeachment trial.

Congress asked Boluarte to take over following its impeachment vote, making her the first woman to lead the South American nation.

Written by: Helen Obih

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Buhari Assures Guinea Bissau of Nigeria’s Support

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the citizens of the Guinea-Bissau to ensure free and fair electoral processes in their country. Buhari gave the advise in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu. The statement reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to work with the West African country to sustain and strengthen democracy and good governance in the sub-region. It, however, encouraged them to support the entrenchment […]

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