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Kenya’s new deputy president sworn in as his predecessor challenges his impeachment in court
Kindiki Kithure took office on Friday after a colourful event in the capital, Nairobi, attended by government officials and Western envoys among other guests.
“I am proud of our democratic processes and I respect the will of the people,” Botswana’s Masisi
"I thank the BDP and supporters and encourage them all to accept the democratic result and the will of the people," Botswana's incumbent president said Friday (Nov. 1st), as he conceded his defeat in the general election.
Botswana: Incumbent president Masisi admits defeat
Masisi's BDP dominated politics in Botswana for nearly six decades, since independence in 1966. The nation of just 2.5 million people will now be governed by another party for the first time in its democratic history.
Botswana’s ruling BDP loses parliamentary majority in tight election
The BDP has won just one of the 36 constituencies so far, while the opposition coalition, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), has taken 23. To secure a majority, a party needs 31 seats.
Victims call for Harrods boycott over Mohamed Al Fayed abuse allegations
Victims expressed anger at the store's past failures to act, and Drummond confirmed that the first of many claims had been filed against Harrods.
Fourth mass coral bleaching prompts UN alarm
Coral reefs are vital ecosystems that support over 25% of marine life and nearly a billion people, many relying on reefs for food security, coastal protection and livelihoods, the U.N. development fund said
Ancient meets modern: contemporary art show opens at Giza Pyramids
The open-air show, featuring 12 international artists, included futuristic metallic sculptures, vibrant mosaic walls, and reflective modernist frames that interact with the surrounding ancient landscape in Egypt
Spain: Rescue operations continue following devastating floods
Soldiers recovered 22 bodies and rescued 110 people by Wednesday night
Ukraine: one person killed and 35 injured in Russian attack
The governor of the region confirmed that a 500kg Russian bomb had hit the building directly on Wednesday evening
Mozambique faces social media restrictions amid election disputes and tensions
Tensions have escalated in Mozambique after the ruling Frelimo party, which has been in power for 49 years, won the October 9 election—a result that opposition parties and election observers claim was flawed.