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Sri Lanka's New President Makes History: A Female Prime Minister Takes Charge

Sri Lanka's newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Harini Amarasuriya, an opposition lawmaker, as the country's first female prime minister in 24 years. This historic appointment comes at a time when Sri Lanka is grappling with an unprecedented economic crisis, and the......

South Sudan's Delayed Democracy: Elections Postponed, Transitional Period Extended

In a move that has raised concerns about the country's political trajectory, South Sudan's government has once again postponed its long-awaited general elections, pushing the democratic process further into the future. The announcement, made by President Salva Kiir's office, cited a lack......

Gaza's Economic Crisis Deepens: UN Report Reveals Alarming Job Losses and Shrinking GDP

In a stark revelation, a recent United Nations report has highlighted the dire state of Gaza's economy, indicating that it has contracted to a mere one-sixth of its previous size. This alarming decline has resulted in the loss of approximately 306,000 jobs in the West Bank, underscoring the profound......

Sri Lanka's Presidential Race: Record 39 Candidates Vie for Leadership Amid Economic Challenges

Sri Lanka is poised for a historic presidential election on September 21, with an unprecedented 39 candidates approved to contest for the nation's highest office. This record-breaking number of contenders, surpassing the previous high of 35 in 2019, reflects the complex political landscape as the......

Navigating Syria's Shifting Political Landscape: A Closer Look at the 2024 Parliamentary Elections

In a political landscape marked by ongoing challenges, Syrians headed to the polls on Monday to elect members of a new parliament. This fourth parliamentary election since the 2011 anti-government protests and subsequent civil war comes amidst an economic crisis that has fueled demonstrations in the......

Eid al-Adha Aspirations Clash with Economic Realities: A Poignant Dilemma

As the sacred occasion of Eid al-Adha approached, Morocco found itself grappling with a critical period marked by a confluence of economic and social challenges. Factors such as the soaring prices of sacrificial sheep and other essential commodities, coupled with rampant inflation, have profoundly impacted......

Tunisia's Fiscal Woes: Escalating Reliance on Domestic Borrowing

As Tunisia struggle with a deepening economic and financial crisis, the government has intensified its reliance on domestic borrowing to generate additional resources and fund the state budget outlined in the 2024 Finance Law. In a move that underscores the country's fiscal challenges, the Tunisian......