Far right looks for election breakthrough as Germany falters.
The Trump administration supports them right back – publicly, to the outrage of many Germans.
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Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged far-right coup plot to seize power in Brazil.
Prosecutor General Paulo Gonet said on Tuesday that he had filed charges with Brazil’s Supreme Court against Bolsonaro and 33 other people, including some former ministers and an ex-navy chief.
Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Youssouf elected to head African Union.
Mr Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Foreign Minister of Djibouti, has been elected Chairperson of the African Union Commission.
Council of State elections to be held today
A total of 155 personalities, including 10 women from the 16 regions, have filed their nominations to contest
Ecuador’s presidential election set for run-off in April
For days, Correa and Gonzalez have been decrying what they called plans to commit election fraud, with Gonzalez singling out Atamaint, saying she had allowed Noboa to ignore campaigning rules. Noboa did not speak to awaiting supporters in Quito.
State of emergency has been extended by Myanmar’s military government in support of election preparations.
No date has been set for the election but the junta is forging ahead with plans, despite struggling to run the country as it tries to fend off on multiple fronts an armed rebellion with its roots in a youth-led uprising that was put down by the military with deadly force.
John Mahama Sworn In As President Of Ghana
The historic swearing-in ceremony took place at the Black Star Square in Accra on January 7, 2025, with a crowd of dignitaries, political leaders, and citizens in attendance to witness this momentous occasion.
Parliament Resumes Today Following the 2024 Elections
Speaker Alban Bagbin, in a prior notice dated December 2, 2024, summoned Parliament to resume its functions, emphasizing the importance of this gathering in light of recent political developments.
Zuckerberg’s Meta Donates $1m To Trump Fund
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has donated $1m (£786,000) to an inauguration fund for President-elect Donald Trump.
ENSURE LAW AND ORDER – GJA TO AKUFO-ADDO
The GJA also called on political leaders, civil society organizations, and all stakeholders to join efforts in de-escalating tensions and promoting peace.