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Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned after protests over the nation’s worsening economic crisis. A statement issued by his office revealed that Rajapaksa resigned in order to form an interim and unity government. A government official said the Prime Minister, who has dominated Sri Lankan politics for nearly 20 years, sent his letter of resignation to the president. His resignation comes hours after his party’s supporters stormed a […]

Colombia has sent an additional 2,000 troops to help contain a gang that has threatened people as reprisal for the extradition of its leader to the US. The country’s Defence Minister, Diego Molano said the extra troops would be sent to support almost 50,000 personnel already deployed. President Iván Duque said Dairo Úsuga, was the world's most dangerous trafficker. Gang members destroyed at least 100 vehicles on Friday during violent […]

Millions of Philipinos have begun voting to choose a new President. According to the Elections Commissioner, George Garcia, polls opened across the SouthEast Asian Nation on Monday with 67 million people registered to cast their ballots. Garcia described Monday’s vote as the most significant election in recent Philippine history as the outcome could result in either democratic backsliding or in liberal reforms.

The premier of the British Virgin Islands, Andrew Fahie, has been replaced after his arrest in the US on drug smuggling charges. With the approval of its governor, John Rankin, His deputy, Natalio Wheatley has been sworn in. A no-confidence motion was backed by the overseas territory's assembly on Thursday. The inquiry's recommendation, which was unrelated to Fahie's arrest, came amid concerns about corruption on the islands.

United States President, Joe Biden has named Karine Jean-Pierre as his new top Spokesperson. Jean-Pierre has served as the administration's Principal Deputy Press Secretary since Biden was elected. She will replace outgoing Press Secretary, Jen Psaki, in the top role at the end of next week. This is the first time a black person has held the role.

At least three people were killed in a stabbing attack near Tel Aviv on Thursday. According to the Israeli Police Authorities, the attacker who fled in a vehicle left four others wounded. The Police said the incident which occurred as Israelis celebrated Independence Day appeared to be a terrorist attack. Meanwhile, the United States condemned the incident and is in contact with Israeli authorities.

Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbe has agreed to mediate in Mali’s political crisis. Togolese Foreign Minister, Robert Dussey confirmed that the offer was accepted by Mali. Also Malian Foreign Minister, Abdoulaye Diop revealed that the country asked President Gnassingbe to use his wisdom and experience to broadly dialogue with the entire international community. Mali’s military government initially promised to restore civilian rule, but has been hit with sanctions after it failed to meet […]

Senegal's President Macky Sall has said he plans to regulate social media. Sall described social media as a cancer of modern societies, noting that no organized society can accept what is happening on social media. Political tensions during local elections in January led to fears of widespread violence via online mobilization. This followed a case of the main opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who was accused of rape.

Guinea’s attorney general has ordered legal proceedings against former President Alpha Conde. According to a document signed by the attorney general, the charges against Conde and his allies range from complicity in murder and assault to destruction of property. Among the former officials to be prosecuted are a former president of the constitutional court, ex-speakers of parliament, a former prime minister and many former ministers. The former President was overthrown in […]