Christopher Kirigua, the director-general of Public Private Partnership (PPP) in Kenya's Treasury, has been replaced by President William Ruto as the government seeks to address concerns over the cost of public infrastructure projects and ensure value for money.
Hussain and Hassan Nawaz, the sons of PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif, have returned to Pakistan after six years in self-imposed exile in London, following the suspension of their arrest warrants in corruption cases related to the Panama Papers scandal.
The Aukus submarine deal between Australia, the US, and the UK is facing uncertainty and doubts after the US announced it will reduce the number of submarines it plans to build next year, leaving Australia dependent on the US for its defense strategy.
Kaduna-based Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, urges the government to engage in dialogue with bandits who abducted 287 schoolchildren in order to secure their release, criticizing the previous administration's refusal to negotiate.
Ranking senators in Nigeria allegedly received N500 million each for their constituency projects in the 2024 budget, totaling N17 billion, according to fresh revelations during a Senate plenary, leading to a rowdy session and denials from some senators.
The suicide of Gothi Geethanjali, allegedly due to social media trolling, has caused embarrassment for the Telugu Desam Party and Jana Sena Party, who chose to engage in a counter-attack rather than expressing remorse or ignoring the incident.
White House attorneys asked former special counsel Robert Hur to revise descriptions of President Biden's memory lapses before releasing a report defending Biden's decision to not bring charges for alleged retention of classified material.
House Republicans have subpoenaed AT&T for 15 years of Hunter Biden's phone records as part of their impeachment inquiry into President Biden, despite Hunter Biden testifying that his father was not involved in his business ventures.
Telangana's Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) President, K. Chandrasekhar Rao, criticizes the Congress-led government for poor governance, claiming that electricity supply and financial assistance to farmers have stopped since the new government took over.
A group of Americans, including Detroit Free Press columnist Mitch Albom, was rescued from Haiti in an operation organized by Florida Representative Cory Mills after being trapped due to civil unrest and the suspension of flights.
Plaintiffs seeking to influence federal or state policies will no longer be able to select the judge for their case, as a new policy implemented by the Judicial Conference of the United States aims to prevent "judge shopping" and limit the power of litigants in assigning cases to judges. This change is seen as a victory for the Biden administration and those who believe policies should not be determined by the partisan views of a single judge.
The White House considers special counsel Robert Hur's testimony as evidence of President Joe Biden's innocence in the mishandling of classified documents case, stating "case closed," despite Hur's declaration that he did not exonerate Biden.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar defends Fine Gael senators' decision to miss voting in referendums due to a pre-arranged trip to a rugby game, stating that he is "not their mammy" and will not dictate their weekend plans.
Daily Kos is encouraging people to get involved in the upcoming elections as a way to support the Black community.
Donald Trump's driver on Jan. 6, 2021 confirmed that Trump expressed a desire to go to the Capitol, but did not witness him trying to take over the wheel of the car, contradicting previous claims made by former aide Cassidy Hutchison.
Leonid Volkov, a longtime aide of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was attacked with a hammer outside his home in Vilnius, Lithuania, causing injuries and prompting an investigation by local police.
The cost of Nancy Pelosi's pet rail project, a subway expansion in the San Francisco area, has skyrocketed to over $12.2 billion, almost three times the original budget, with a completion date now projected for 2037.
Despite delivering a one-hour-plus State of the Union address, President Joe Biden's competency remains in question due to his mishandling of classified information and demonstrated memory lapses, which will continue to be a concern as he seeks to remain in office until the age of 86.
The federal judiciary has implemented a new policy to combat "judge shopping" by mandating random assignment of judges to lawsuits that aim to block federal or state laws, executive orders, or regulations.
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) enters her confrontation with ABC's George Stephanopoulos into the congressional record, continuing to criticize him for his handling of her Trump endorsement and accusing him of "shaming" her as a sexual assault survivor.
Thousands of people in Bratislava protest against the Slovak government's close ties to Russia and its criticism of Europe's military aid to Ukraine.
Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Sonia Sotomayor urge Americans to reduce the hostility in civic discourse, highlighting the importance of good faith and avoiding personal attacks, despite the court's involvement in highly charged political cases.
Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Sonia Sotomayor call for a reduction in the heated nature of public discourse, emphasizing the importance of respectful disagreement and the assumption of good faith, despite the politically charged cases the court is currently dealing with.
The Mountain View Corridor Completion Act, which proposes the transfer of federal lands to Utah for a transportation corridor, has passed a U.S. House committee and aims to alleviate pressure on infrastructure and introduce recreational amenities.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Dayo Mobereola as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for a renewable four-year term, with expectations to enhance maritime safety administration and other related tasks.
A majority of lawmakers in Colombia are set to vote against President Gustavo Petro's health-care bill, which would be a major setback for the government's plans to overhaul the welfare state and increase the role of the public sector in health and pension provision.
Pakistan's new President Asif Ali Zardari has named his daughter, Aseefa Bhutto, as the First Lady of the country in a strategic move to have a credible female face to counter opponents and potentially take on his son, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, in the future.
Former aides to President Biden are outraged that White House chief of staff Jeff Zients dismissed their allegations of bullying and verbal sexual harassment against first lady Jill Biden’s top aide Anthony Bernal without investigating, leading to criticism of Zients for condoning abusive behavior and failing to protect abuse victims.
Senator Josh Hawley is urging Speaker Mike Johnson to schedule a vote on the reauthorization of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, which passed the Senate with 69 votes, in order to extend and expand the compensation program for individuals exposed to radiation.
The policy-making body of the federal judiciary is implementing new measures to limit "judge-shopping" and prevent politically motivated cases from being assigned to sympathetic judges, aiming to reduce the ability of conservatives to obstruct President Joe Biden's agenda and reproductive rights.
The policy-making body of the federal judiciary is implementing a new policy to limit "judge-shopping" and prevent politically charged cases from being strategically assigned to sympathetic judges, thus curbing conservative efforts to obstruct President Joe Biden's agenda and federal policies.
Former Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from the House in December, made a surprise appearance at the State of the Union address, taking advantage of lifetime access granted to former members of Congress, and announced his intention to run for Congress again.
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Dayo Mobereola as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, with a focus on improving maritime safety and enforcement.
Gideon Sa'ar, Chairman of the New Hope party, dissolved the National Unity faction and called for joining the five-member war cabinet, emphasizing the need for increased military pressure on Hamas.
France and Corsica have agreed on a proposed constitutional revision granting the island autonomous status, marking a major shift towards decentralization in the country and potentially leading to a break-up of France if passed.
Haiti’s de facto president, Ariel Henry, has announced his resignation following a political crisis and escalating violence in the country, but has agreed to step down after the formation of a transitional presidential council to hold elections and rebuild Haiti's institutions.
National Unity MK Gideon Sa'ar announced his intention to break away from Benny Gantz's faction and join the war cabinet, citing differences in policies and priorities.
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned amidst the escalating political crisis and violence in the country, and he plans to step down once a transitional presidential council is established.
Opposition leader KCR criticizes Revanth Reddy for using foul language, blames him for failures and accuses him of blaming previous government for his own incapability.
India's official citizen engagement platform, @MyGovIndia, responded to a malicious online campaign by foreign social media accounts that were targeting and ridiculing India for prevalent social and civic issues, highlighting the country's achievements and exposing flaws in other nations.
The YSRC celebrated its 14th Foundation Day with the unveiling of a 'Jagan Ane Nenu' billboard, as party leaders expressed confidence in retaining power and emphasized their focus on people's welfare.
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka denies being insulted at a temple event, clarifying that he intentionally sat at a lower height during the blessings.
The Kiambu County police boss has been given seven days to evict a company owned by a former MP from a 443-acre land in Thika or else he may be found in contempt of court.
Special counsel Robert Hur's investigation into President Biden's handling of classified documents has sparked controversy among lawmakers, as his report cleared Biden of wrongdoing but drew criticism from Democrats for his comments on the president's memory.
Diane Abbott describes Tory donor Frank Hester's comments about her as "frightening" and "worrying," emphasizing the vulnerability she faces as a single woman and the concerning rise of violence against MPs; SNP leader Humza Yousaf calls for the return of the £10m Hester donated, calling his remarks "racist," "sexist," and "inciting hatred."
House Republican's focus on criticizing President Joe Biden's memory is called out as a distraction by Rep. Jamie Raskin during a hearing on special counsel Robert Hur's investigation.
Abdul Ningi, the Senator representing Bauchi Central, has resigned as the chairman of the Northern Senators Forum following his suspension for three months over his statement on the alleged padding of the 2024 budget.
A group of Senate Democrats are calling for the suspension of military aid to Israel if the government continues to block US humanitarian assistance to Gaza, citing Section 620I of the Foreign Assistance Act.
Kenya will delay the deployment of its police officers to Haiti after the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, as there is no holding government to work with the mission.
BJP leader Nayab Singh Saini was sworn in as the Haryana chief minister after BJP ended its alliance with JJP and formed a new government, leading to the loss of position for JJP leader Dushyant Chautala.