Zuma barred from running in May elections
South Africa’s Constitution bars people convicted and sentenced to more than 12 months’ imprisonment, without an option of a fine, from holding public office….reports
Somalia’s parliament gives nod to historic amendments
Speaker of the Lower House, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nur Madobe, announced a substantial majority in favour of amending the constitution….reports Asian Lite News Somalia’s
AIADMK’s Erode Candidate Emerges TN’s Richest Contender
Aatral Ashok Kumar’s net assets amount to Rs 583.48 crore, making him a prominent figure in the electoral race..reports Asian Lite News Aatral Ashok
Tikait Firm on Protests, Hopes For Breakthrough
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said that the Samyukt Kisan Morcha will meet on Thursday to decide the future course of the agitation….reports Asian Lite
South Africa’s opposition launch poll campaign
In a country plagued by an energy crisis and high unemployment, some 27.5 million registered South Africans will elect a new parliament which will
Ethiopia’s deputy PM replaced as VP of ruling party
Demeke’s replacement within the party “should mean his departure as deputy prime minister as well,” a source close to the government of Prime Minister
PoK Protesters Vow to Continue Sit-In Over Wheat Price
The people turned out in huge numbers and raised slogans while demanding the reduction of wheat prices…reports Asian Lite News The agitation against the
Campaign Frenzy Concludes in Madhya Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 15 public meetings while state Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed the highest 160 meetings in the state in
Ousted President’s Escape Foiled in Niger
The ousted President has been under house arrest since members of his presidential guard staged a coup on July 26….reports Asian Lite News Niger’s
Niger Okays Algeria Mediation Plan
The West African country has been under military rule for over two months…reports Asian Lite News Niger has accepted Algeria’s mediation proposal aimed at
