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Malawi's president seeks UN Security Council reforms
Malawi's president seeks UN Security Council reforms

Malawi’s president seeks UN Security Council reforms

In an exclusive interview with DW, Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera explicitly endorses Africa's bid for a permanent seat at the UN Security Council. Chakwera, who was visiting Germany, defended his economic record…
2 weeks ago
Mexico elects leftist Sheinbaum as first female president
Mexico elects leftist Sheinbaum as first female president

Mexico elects leftist Sheinbaum as first female president

Claudia Sheinbaum has won a clear majority in Mexico's presidential election. She will succeed her popular leftist Morena party colleague Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. Former Mexican Ambassador to the US, Arturo Sarukhan,…
2 weeks ago
Indonesian president holds first cabinet meeting in Nusantara
Indonesian president holds first cabinet meeting in Nusantara

Indonesian president holds first cabinet meeting in Nusantara

Indonesia is gearing up to inaugurate its new capital Nusantara later this week, on the country's Independence Day. Amid delays and slow private investment, President Joko Widodo hailed the unfinished city as…
4 weeks ago
Nigerian president calls for 'bloodshed' to end
Nigerian president calls for 'bloodshed' to end

Nigerian president calls for ‘bloodshed’ to end

Amid Nigeria's worst economic crisis in decades, thousands have been demonstrating against corruption and the soaring inflation. Human rights groups say at least 13 people have died in government crackdowns.…
1 month ago
Iran's new president to seek 'deal with the West'
Iran's new president to seek 'deal with the West'

Iran’s new president to seek ‘deal with the West’

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran's runoff presidential election. In his victory speech he promised to 'serve all Iranians'. In the long term, however, the president would seek a rapprochement with…
2 months ago
Kenya protests hijacked by criminals says President Ruto
Kenya protests hijacked by criminals says President Ruto

Kenya protests hijacked by criminals says President Ruto

Kenya's President William Ruto has vowed to restore calm "at whatever cost" after protesters stormed parliament and security forces opened fire. He said the debate over a controversial new tax bill has…
3 months ago
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