A vote under the shadow of distrust and intervention When Hondurans queued outside schools and community centres on 30 November, many carried not only their ID cards but years of accumulated scepticism. The country’s 2017 election was marred by irregularities and violent protests; even the cleaner 2021 contest that brought
Johannesburg, November 2025 — The G20’s first Leaders Summit on African soil ended with a diplomatic rupture that few in Johannesburg had anticipated. Days after members adopted a declaration on multilateral cooperation, President Donald Trump announced that South Africa, the outgoing G20 president, will not be invited to next year’s
NEW YORK CITY — On election night the cafés of Astoria pulsed with a kind of civic electricity. Taxi drivers leaned out of windows, students spilled onto Steinway Street, and volunteers who had been knocking on doors for months hugged in disbelief. When the final count came in, Assemblymember Zohran
La Paz, October 21, 2025 – Bolivia has elected Senator Rodrigo Paz as president, marking the end of nearly two decades of uninterrupted rule by the left-wing Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS). With 54.5 percent of the vote against former President Jorge Quiroga’s 45.5 percent, the result signals a decisive shift
ANTANANARIVO — In a stunning reversal of power, Madagascar’s fragile democracy was upended this week when soldiers stormed the capital and installed Colonel Michael Randrianirina as head of state, prompting urgent calls from the United Nations to restore constitutional order. Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the move as an “unconstitutional change
A Nation Erupts in Protest ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar — President Andry Rajoelina is reportedly in hiding after Madagascar’s capital was engulfed by massive protests and a military mutiny that has upended the country’s fragile democracy. What began as scattered demonstrations over water shortages and rolling blackouts has erupted into a nationwide
Lima, Peru — October 10, 2025 In a stunning late-night session, Peru’s Congress voted unanimously to impeach President Dina Boluarte, removing her from office after months of mounting outrage over crime, corruption, and political paralysis. The 122-0 vote marked the downfall of Peru’s most unpopular leader in modern memory and
A Government in Crisis PARIS — France has entered a new phase of political turmoil following the resignation of Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu after less than a month in office. His abrupt departure comes amid growing economic pressure, widespread political fragmentation, and a fragile public mood. The resignation was announced
Japan is entering a moment of political change as Sanae Takaichi prepares to assume the mantle of prime minister. Her rise marks a historic milestone: she is expected to become the country’s first woman in that role. Her ideological leanings, policy priorities, and leadership style suggest both opportunities and challenges
The world’s oceans turned a page in history yesterday. After years of painstaking negotiations and false starts, the High Seas Treaty was finally ratified, crossing the threshold of 60 nations and ensuring its entry into force early next year. For the first time, the two-thirds of the ocean that lies
