Political parties
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has emphasized the need for an independent office of the Registrar of Political Parties to tackle the growing crisis of political party indiscipline in Nigeria. Speaking at a public presentation of the National Action Plan for Electoral Reforms, Jonathan proposed that an independent office be established
Political parties
Nigeria's main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is facing internal divisions and a crisis of identity after admitting that fielding Atiku Abubakar as its 2023 presidential candidate was a political miscalculation. With the party's prospects dwindling ahead of the 2027 elections, PDP chieftain Senator
Conservatism
Bolivia, a landlocked nation of 12 million, is on the cusp of a historic presidential election, with two pro-business candidates, including the most right-wing candidate in the nation's history, forging an unprecedented runoff. The outcome could have far-reaching implications for the country's state-directed economy, which has
Mediation
Sardar Masood Khan, the former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, has alleged that India is providing support to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), with the aim of destabilizing Pakistan and undermining its relations with Afghanistan. He emphasized that eliminating terrorism and dismantling TTP sanctuaries on Afghan soil remains Pakistan'
Political parties
A truce between Zambia's government, the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND), and the main opposition, the Patriotic Front (PF), has been hailed as a crucial step towards restoring unity in the divided nation. The dispute centers on the burial of late former president Edgar Lungu, who
Lawyers
The city of Enugu, known for its hospitality and beauty, is buzzing with activity as thousands of lawyers and dignitaries converge for the 2025 Annual General Conference (AGC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, firebrand South African politician Julius Malema, and over 20,000 lawyers are
Ex-presidents
Bolivia's presidential vote on Sunday in favor of two center-right candidates has left observers stunned, marking a significant shift in the country's politics. This development presents an opportunity for the US to extend its support and influence in the region. Bolivia's history of underdevelopment,
Appeals (Law)
Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe was released from house arrest on Tuesday, August 15, as he challenges his 12-year sentence for bribery and fraud. Uribe's defense lawyers successfully argued that his due process rights were violated, and the Superior Tribunal agreed that the criminal court's reasoning
Ex-presidents
Bolivia is on the cusp of a significant shift in its governance as the left-wing party, Movement Toward Socialism (MAS), which has ruled the country for 20 years, lost a first-round election. Senator Rodrigo Paz, a center-right lawmaker from a prominent political family, secured a surprise first-place finish with 32%
Ex-presidents
Bolivia's presidential election has resulted in a surprising upset, with centrist Senator Rodrigo Paz emerging as the front-runner after Sunday's vote. Paz, a former mayor from the opposition, has sought to implement moderate policies to address the country's economic crisis, gaining unexpected support from
Ex-presidents
Bolivia's presidential elections on Sunday ended over two decades of left-wing dominance, but voters' concerns about the economy and austerity measures led to a surprising rise of a centrist candidate, Senator Rodrigo Paz. With early results showing Paz drawing more votes than the right-wing front-runners, he will
Ex-presidents
Bolivia is set for a dramatic shift in politics after its presidential election failed to produce a clear winner, with no candidate securing the necessary threshold to avoid a second round. The country's Supreme Electoral Tribunal announced Monday that the election would proceed to a runoff, marking its
