Ivory Coast’s activists Condemn polygamy bill
Women’s rights activists in Ivory Coast have expressed anger over a proposed bill that will legalize polygamy for men, calling it a step backwards in the fight for equality.
Sri Lanka says IMF talks near end after declaring state of emergency
Sri lanka’s acting President Ranil Wickre-Mesinghe gazetted orders late on Sunday for a state of emergency in the crisis-ridden island nation, in an effort to head off unrest ahead of a vote in parliament later this week to elect a new president.
Sri lanka’s leaders have imposed a state of emergency several times since April, when public protests took hold against the government’s handling of a deepening economic crisis and a persistent shortage of essentials.
Wickremesinghe had announced a state of emergency last week, after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country to escape a popular uprising against his government, but it had not been officially notified or gazetted.
Late on Sunday, Wickremesinghe – who was sworn in on July 15 as acting president – declared a fresh state of emergency, the specific legal provisions of which are yet to be announced by the government.
India’s parliament begins voting for new president
India’s parliament began voting on Monday for a new president, with a female politician from the country’s marginalized tribal community, the favorite for the post.
HEATWAVE: MORE EVACUATIONS AS MEDITERRANEAN WILDFIRES SPREAD
France has evacuated more than 16,000 people threatened by wildfires in the south-west, as fires also spread in Spain, Croatia and Greece.
Biden arrives in West Bank for talks with Abbas
President Joe Biden has arrived the Palestinian city of Bethlehem in the occupied west bank, for talks with Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas.
Mozambique Declares 5-day Mourning for late Dos Santos
The Mozambican government has declared five days of national mourning following the death of former Angolan president José Eduardo dos Santos.
Sri Lankan President Flies to Singapore, Delays Resignation
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has flown to Singapore from the Maldives.
Sri Lanka PM tells military to do whatever necessary to restore order
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister has told the military to do “whatever is necessary to restore order” after protesters stormed his office on Wednesday.
Sri Lanka in crisis after president flees:
Hundreds of protesters have successfully breached the compound of the Sri Lanka prime minister, Ranil Wickre-Mesinghe’s office and entered the premises this Wednesday
Eight left in contest to lead Conservatives, after Sajid Javid pulls out
Eight candidates are left in the race to lead the conservative party – and become the next prime minister – after former health secretary Sajid Javid pulled out of the contest.