Politics

South Africa’s Revised Budget Proposes Smaller VAT Hike Amid Coalition Tensions

Jasper Nguyen March 12, 2025 0

South Africa's National Treasury proposed a smaller VAT hike to address coalition government disputes, suggesting a 0.5 percentage-point increase. The...

Mexico Delays Tariff Retaliation Amid Ongoing U.S. Negotiations

Sofia Ibrahim March 12, 2025 0

Mexico is postponing its retaliation against U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as discussions are ongoing to avoid further...

Maduro Welcomes Foreign Oil Companies as Chevron Withdraws from Venezuela

Elena Morales March 12, 2025 0

Nicolás Maduro has invited foreign oil companies to operate in Venezuela as Chevron prepares to exit amidst heightened U.S. sanctions....

Benn Warns of Treason Charges for Venezuelan Appointees in Essequibo

Aiden O'Connor March 12, 2025 0

Minister Robeson Benn warns that individuals appointed by Venezuela to govern the Essequibo region will face treason charges. He noted...

Democratic Party of Kenya Withdraws from Kenya Kwanza Coalition

Aiden O'Connor March 12, 2025 0

The Democratic Party of Kenya announced a withdrawal from the Kenya Kwanza coalition, effective within 30 days, citing political developments....

Liberia’s Vice President Koung Reflects on Role and Political Dynamics

Aiden O'Connor March 12, 2025 0

Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung describes his role within the Liberian government as that of a "parked car," reflecting the...

Nordic MEPs Blacklist Rud Pedersen for Engaging with Morocco in Sahrawi Exploitation

Jasper Nguyen March 12, 2025 0

Nordic MEPs have blacklisted the Danish consulting firm Rud Pedersen for promoting Morocco's exploitation of Sahrawi resources. They condemned the...

Ecuador: Proposal to Exempt Electoral Fines Raises Legal Concerns

Sofia Ibrahim March 12, 2025 0

The Emergency Operations Committee has proposed eliminating electoral fines for Ecuadorians affected by flooding, a move criticized by legal experts...