Tag: Government transitions
Chadian opposition decries Deby’s son as interim leader
N'DJAMENA, Chad — Chad’s political opposition is saying the country suffered a “coup d'etat” when power was handed to Mahamat Idriss Deby, arguing that...
Pope meets with Lebanon’s PM-designate, urges end of crises
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis met Thursday with Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri and urged all of Lebanon's political leaders to “urgently commit themselves...
Former UN leader presses for ‘strong action’ on Myanmar
UNITED NATIONS — Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged the world body and Southeast Asian countries Monday to take swift and strong action to...
UN envoy: South Sudan has potential, needs to hold elections
UNITED NATIONS — David Shearer said Wednesday he’s leaving the top U.N. job in South Sudan convinced the world’s youngest nation has the potential...
US warns of punitive actions for Lebanese blocking reforms
BEIRUT — A senior U.S. official warned Thursday that Lebanese politicians who continue to block reforms in the crisis-hit country could face punitive actions...
Bulgaria: President to consult parties on forming new govt
SOFIA, Bulgaria — Bulgaria’s new parliament convened Thursday for its first session since the country's April 4 general election.
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US urges Lebanese leaders to break political impasse
BEIRUT — A senior U.S. official on Wednesday berated Lebanese politicians for fighting over the formation of a new government for months while millions...
Sudan’s leader visits Darfur after tribal clashes killed 144
CAIRO — Sudan’s leader visited West Darfur province Monday following tribal violence earlier this month that killed at least 144 people, posing a challenge...
Sudan official: Death toll in Darfur clashes rises to 132
CAIRO — The death toll from tribal violence in Sudan’s restive Darfur region has climbed to 132 as looting continued on Thursday, a local...
US says Mali’s top priority must be holding fair elections
UNITED NATIONS — The top priority for Mali’s interim government must be holding free and fair elections by the end of the 18-month transition...
