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Khalida Boufedeche becomes Algeria’s first woman parliamentary speaker

Algeria’s parliament has elected Khalida Boufedeche as its first-ever woman speaker, placing the trained allergist and senior member of the ruling party among the highest-ranking officials in the country. Boufedeche, who represents the capital Algiers, was chosen by lawmakers to preside over the lower house of parliament, a position that has historically been held by […]

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Iranian Lawmakers Advance Bill Seeking Formal Control Over the Strait of Hormuz

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Hardline members of Iran’s parliament have tabled legislation aimed at formalising the country’s authority over the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a move that observers say is designed to complicate any potential negotiations with the United States as tensions between Tehran and Washington intensify. A Bill to Codify Control The proposed bill, presented by a faction

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Algeria begins vote count after parliamentary polls marked by low turnout and boycott calls

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Algerian authorities have begun counting ballots following parliamentary elections held across the country, with early indications pointing to low voter turnout amid widespread public frustration over economic conditions and the disqualification of several opposition figures from the race. A muted electoral atmosphere The vote, which took place against a backdrop of mounting cost-of-living concerns, unfolded

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Algerians vote in parliamentary elections amid expected low turnout, seven years after Hirak protests

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Algerians are going to the polls on July 2 to elect a new parliament, seven years after the pro-democracy Hirak movement upended the country’s political landscape. While no major opposition party has called for an organized boycott this time, analysts and observers expect turnout to remain depressed as voters continue to express frustration with the

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Kenya marks second anniversary of deadly 2024 protests with memorial marches

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Kenyans gathered on Thursday to mark the second anniversary of the deadly June 2024 protests, returning to the streets in a renewed expression of grief, anger and political frustration that continues to challenge President William Ruto’s government. Annual marches were held across the country to commemorate those killed during the original wave of demonstrations, while

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South African MP Urges Anti-Immigrant Protesters to Remain Within the Law

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A South African member of parliament has appealed to organizers of anti-immigrant protests to conduct their demonstrations within the bounds of the law, as tensions over immigration policy continue to simmer across parts of the country. The call comes ahead of a June 30 deadline that has drawn attention from lawmakers and civil society groups

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Kenya passes controversial bill two years after deadly Gen Z protests

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Kenya’s parliament has passed a controversial bill, two years after youth-led protests against a previous piece of legislation descended into deadly violence that left dozens dead and forced a dramatic U-turn by the government. The vote in the National Assembly marks a politically sensitive moment for President William Ruto’s administration, which has struggled to rebuild

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Zimbabwe Bill to Scrap Presidential Elections Sparks National Debate

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A proposed bill in Zimbabwe that would effectively end direct presidential elections has triggered a heated national debate, drawing sharp criticism from opposition figures, civil society organisations, and international observers while being defended by its backers as a long-overdue governance reform. The legislation has quickly become one of the most polarising political issues in the

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