Germany’s president dissolved parliament on Friday, confirming the country would head to an early election on February 23. The three-party coalition led by the Social Democrats collapsed after fierce fighting over how best to put Germany’s economy back on its feet. Source link
Israeli air strikes pummeled Sanaa’s international airport and other targets in Yemen on Thursday, with Huthi rebel media reporting six deaths. Details with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Jerusalem, Noga Tarnopolsky. Source link
In Senegal, the Cheikh Oumar Diagne controversy is heating up. A few days ago, in an interview, the Minister in charge of General Resources at the Office of the President of the Republic described the Senegalese riflemen as “traitors”. This Thursday, he was disavowed by the government spokesperson. Source link
In Chad, only three days to go before parliamentary and local elections. It is the last stage of the military transition led by Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno. Over the past two years, Chadian merchants have suffered from the rising price of diesel fuel, essential for transporting their goods. They are counting on these elections to … Read more
The year 2024 has been a defining one for Rwanda. It marked major genocide commemorations and general elections that secured Paul Kagame another five years in office, after his already 24-year-long presidency. Rwanda is often celebrated for its economic success, but this year also brought renewed scrutiny over its human rights record, lack of personal … Read more
Frankfurt, Germany – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered the dissolution of parliament and new elections for Feb. 23 in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s ruling coalition. Scholz lost the confidence vote in December. He leads a minority government after his unpopular and notorious three-party coalition collapsed on November 16, … Read more
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday ordered parliament dissolved and set new elections for Feb. 23 in the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s governing coalition. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in Germany, Jörg Taszman. Source link
South Korean legislators impeached the acting president on Friday, as the country struggles to shake off political turmoil sparked by his predecessor’s martial law declaration that shocked the world. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent in China, Yena Lee. Source link
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkana said on Friday that Estonia has started naval patrols to protect a power cable under the Baltic Sea from Finland. This comes after suspected sabotage of a similar cable earlier this week. “If there is a threat to critical maritime infrastructure in our region, there will be a response,” Tsahkana said … Read more
A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen on Thursday targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital and multiple ports, while the World Health Organization’s director-general said the bombardment occurred nearby as he prepared to board a flight in Sanaa, with a crew member injured. Story by Luke Shrago. Source link