Dominican Republic Judge Selection Advances: 88 Vie for Six Supreme Court Seats
Dominican Republic judge selection moves to public hearings: 88 candidates for six Supreme Court seats, including the presidency.
September 30, 2026Topic
Politics
Luis Arce Stays in Pretrial Detention as Bolivia Judge Rejects House Arrest Bid
Luis Arce stays in pretrial detention: a Bolivian judge rejected the ex-president's house arrest bid on 29 September but ordered...
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Bolivia’s President Faces Demands to Disclose the Cost of His US Trip
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Trinidad Procurement Bill Curbing Contracts Watchdog Passes by One Vote
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Who Is Chile’s President? José Antonio Kast Explained
Who is Chile's president in 2026? José Antonio Kast won the December 2025 runoff with 58.17% and took office on...
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Who Is Abelardo de la Espriella? Colombia’s President
Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia's president since 7 August 2026: a criminal lawyer who won the runoff 49.66% to 48.70%....
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Equatorial Guinea Brands Exiled Opposition Terrorist, Offers Rewards
Equatorial Guinea opposition coalition CORED has been declared a terrorist group, with about US$11.5 million offered for the return of...
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa Is Booked Off Sick After Returning From the BRICS Summit
President Cyril Ramaphosa was booked off sick on medical advice after the BRICS summit, and Ronald Lamola will lead South...
September 17, 2026
Kenya’s Opposition Tests Its Strength in Nairobi as President William Ruto Locks Down His Base
President William Ruto is consolidating his Nairobi base ahead of the 2027 election while opposition leaders test their strength at...
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