Mediation
Sri Lanka's eightieth birthday of former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga is an occasion to reflect on a life intricately entwined with the country's turbulent postcolonial evolution, marked by ethnic discord, contested sovereignty, and democratic experiments. Her political trajectory remains replete with contradictions, where visionary reformism contends
Mediation
The High Court of Kenya will today hear a highly publicized succession case in which a man, JNL, is seeking recognition as the firstborn child of former President Mwai Kibaki. The case has been ongoing for some time, with the parties initially attempting to settle the matter through mediation. However,
Cabinet officials
In a bold and unprecedented move, President Lee Jae Myung has retained Minister Song Mi-ryung, a key figure from the previous administration, in a desperate bid to emphasize pragmatism. This decision marks the first time a minister has been reappointed across a change in ruling parties, sending a clear signal
Cabinet officials
A Seoul court granted a new warrant for the detention of former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, citing concerns over the destruction of evidence. Kim is already in custody and on trial for insurrection-related charges stemming from the martial law declaration made during the presidency of Yoon Suk Yeol. The court
Mediation
The West African Elders Forum (WAEF) delegation, led by former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, visited the Peace Commission at the Bintumani Conference Center in Freetown on June 22, 2023. The delegation aimed to monitor the June 24th multi-tier elections and identify the role they could play in consolidating peace before,
Cabinet officials
The special counsel investigating former President Yoon Suk Yeol's imposition of martial law has asked a Seoul court to dismiss a recusal request filed by former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun in anticipation of his arrest warrant hearing. Kim's lawyers have accused the court of being biased
Cabinet officials
South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Ronald Lamola, paid a high-level diplomatic mission to Lusaka, Zambia, to express condolences to the government and citizens of Zambia following the untimely passing of former President Edgar Lungu. Minister Lamola assured Zambia of South Africa's unwavering
Cabinet officials
The Court of Appeal in Sri Lanka has decided to proceed with a writ petition challenging the construction of reservoirs and roads within the Sinharaja Forest Reserve during the previous administration of President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa. The petition, filed by the Center for Environmental Justice (CEJ), alleges that the development project
Ex-presidents
As Bolivia hurtles toward general elections on August 17, rising tensions and protests have many worried that the vote could be marred by violence, deep polarization, and institutional instability. The crisis began after the electoral tribunal barred former President Evo Morales from running again, citing term limits. Since then, protests
Cabinet officials
Prosecution Witness 3, Umar Babangida, testified in the trial of former Minister of Power and Steel Development, Olu Agunloye, that former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Federal Executive Council did not grant any contract approval to Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited for the Mambila Power Project. According to the
Cabinet officials
Former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun has filed an appeal against the Seoul Central District Court's decision to grant him bail in a case related to his alleged role in imposing martial law in December 2024. The move comes just 10 days before Kim's statutory detention period
Cabinet officials
South Korean courts continue to navigate the complexities of the Dec. 3 martial law imposition, with former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun at the center of the controversy. Kim's lawyers have vowed to appeal a court decision granting him bail, citing the "grave illegality" of the move.
