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After nearly a decade at the helm of Canada’s government, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his decision to step down as leader of the Liberal Party and, by extension, as prime minister. Trudeau’s tenure, which began in 2015, will officially end

President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia has dismissed the country’s ambassador to South Africa, Mazuba Monze, after serious allegations of misconduct came to light. The accusations involve Monze reportedly requesting inappropriate personal grooming tasks from male staff members at the Zambian Embassy in

Mozambique is gearing up for the inauguration of its next president, Daniel Chapo, on January 15, but the lead-up to the event has been marred by controversy and unrest. Chapo, the candidate for the ruling Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (Frelimo)

South Korea’s Presidential Security Service, backed by the military, prevented an attempted arrest of recently impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his official residence in Seoul. The standoff involved approximately 3,000 police officers and anti-corruption investigators armed with an arrest warrant, sparking

Starting January 1, 2025, Switzerland has officially banned wearing face coverings, such as burqas and niqabs, in public places. The new law, passed after a referendum in 2021, reflects the country’s push to strengthen public safety and uphold its values of transparency