Colombian president-elect has 'very friendly´ call with Biden 2 days after winning election

Colombian President-elect Gustavo Petro spoke Tuesday with US President Joe Biden, according to the newly-elected head of state.

Hundreds of Peruvians March to Demand President Resign - Other Media news - Tasnim News Agency

Hundreds of Peruvians marched through Lima demanding the resignation of President Pedro Castillo Saturday, as the leftist leader faces nationwide demonstrations against rising fuel prices.

Early voting begins for South Korean presidential election | Agencia EFE

Early voting for next week's South Korean presidential election began at 3,552 polling stations on Friday with the two main contenders neck-to-neck in the polls.

Zelensky hastily fled Kiev, Russian State Duma Speaker claims - TASS

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky hastily fled Kiev on Friday and is currently in Lvov with his entourage, Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin stated in his Telegram channel Saturday.

Ukraine ready to discuss neutrality, Zelensky says — RT

Accusing the West of leaving Ukraine to face Moscow alone, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday he was not afraid to negotiate an end to the Russian “invasion,” but would need security guarantees to do so.

Ukraine leader pledges to stay put as Russia troops approach Kyiv | Al Jazeera

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has promised to stay in Kyiv as his troops battle Russian military advancing towards the capital in the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two.

Tunisia: President issues decree to create new judicial watchdog | Al Jazeera

Tunisia’s president has issued a decree establishing a new provisional Supreme Judiciary Council, effectively replacing the body he abolished and granting himself additional powers to control the country’s top judicial organisation.

Burkina Faso President Kabore Detained at Military Camp, Sources Say - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Burkina Faso President Roch Kabore has been detained at a military camp by mutinying soldiers, two security sources and a West African diplomat said on Monday, following heavy gunfire around his residence on Sunday night in the capital Ouagadougou.

Tunisian labor union accuses president of usurping power

The Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT) accused President Kais Saied on Friday of usurping power by solely preparing the budget and his lack of change.

EU Parliament president dead at 65 — RT World News

EU Parliament President has died in an Italian hospital where he had been treated since late December, his spokesman said. The official was suffering from a “serious complication” resulting from an immune system condition.

Libya delays long-awaited election seen as key to peace • FRANCE 24 English

 

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Joe Biden intends to run again in 2024 -White House - The Jerusalem Post

US President Joe Biden intends to run for re-election in 2024, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters on Monday.

Bulgaria's incumbent president wins presidential runoff - China.org.cn

Bulgaria's incumbent President Rumen Radev has convincingly won Sunday's presidential runoff, according to exit polls announced on the Bulgarian National TV.

Chile’s billionaire president under scrutiny over Pandora leak | Al Jazeera

Chile’s public prosecutor has said it will investigate the sale of a mining project involving the family of President Sebastian Pinera after new details emerged about the transaction in the Pandora Papers leak.

Guinea Coup Leader Sworn In As Transitional President - UrduPoint

Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, who led last month's coup in Guinea, was sworn in as interim president on Friday promising to respect the West African state's international commitments while transitioning to civilian rule.

Tunisie : des centaines de personnes manifestent contre le président Saïed

 

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Haiti's PM Replaces The Prosecutor Who Wanted Him Charged In The President's Slaying : NPR

A new chief prosecutor was sworn in Tuesday just hours after his predecessor asked a judge to charge Prime Minister Ariel Henry in the slaying of the president and to bar him from leaving Haiti, a move that could further destabilize a country roiled by turmoil following the assassination and a recent major earthquake.

Haiti prosecutor asks judge to charge PM in president's death - EL ETOS UT

The investigations into the assassination of former Haitian President Jovenel Moise took an unexpected twist on Tuesday, as the country's top prosecutor has sought charges against Prime Minister Ariel Henry following his alleged involvement in the assassination of Moise.

Guinean special forces claim to have arrested President Condé • FRANCE 24

 

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Tunisia’s President Kais Saied extends suspension of parliament | Al Jazeera

Tunisian President Kais Saied has extended the suspension of parliament until further notice, the presidency said, after last month dismissing his prime minister and assuming executive authority in a move opponents branded as a coup.