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Política·25/6/2026Resumen IA

Zimbabwe Parliament Approves Constitutional Amendments Extending Presidential Term

Zimbabwe's upper house of parliament approved constitutional amendments allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to potentially stay in office until 2030 and replacing direct presidential elections with parliamentary appointments. Opponents label the move a "constitutional coup" and report harassment, while the government asserts it enhances stability.

Taiwan President Nominates 29 for Censorate, Including Opposition Figures

Taiwan's President has announced 29 nominees for the 7th Control Yuan, including opposition figures like former KMT legislator Liao Wan-ju and New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Hsieh Cheng-ta. The nominees aim to balance political parties, with some expressing optimism about the choices.

Política·1/6/2026Resumen IA

Mozambique: Growing Political Violence Targets Opposition Figures

Mozambique is experiencing a surge in political violence, with opposition figures, particularly from the ANAMOLA party, being targeted and killed. Critics accuse the ruling FRELIMO party and state security forces of complicity, while the government claims isolated incidents are being handled by the judiciary.

Deutsche Welle

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Two Top Nigerian Opposition Figures Switch to NDC Ahead of 2025 Election

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Política·4/5/2026Resumen IA

Two Top Nigerian Opposition Figures Switch to NDC Ahead of 2025 Election

Two prominent Nigerian opposition figures, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, have joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of next year's presidential election. The pair, who finished third and fourth in the 2023 race, are considering a joint ticket to challenge President Bola Tinubu. They left the ADC amid legal disputes over party leadership, with Obi accusing the government of creating crises. Obi is popular among young southern voters while Kwankwaso wields influence in the north.

BBC World

Turkish Police Arrest Over 570 During May Day Demonstrations in Istanbul

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Turkish Police Arrest Over 570 During May Day Demonstrations in Istanbul

Turkish police arrested at least 570 people in Istanbul during May Day demonstrations on Friday, using tear gas from riot-control vehicles and pepper spray on protesters including Erkan Baş, president of the Turkish Workers' Party. Taksim Square was sealed off overnight, with police blocking workers from accessing the iconic venue. Unions had called for rallies under the slogan "Bread. Peace. Freedom" as inflation runs at around 40%. In Ankara, about 100 coal miners who staged a nine-day hunger strike joined the march.

Turkish Police Use Tear Gas and Arrest Nearly 400 in Istanbul May Day Demonstrations

Turkish police fired tear gas and arrested nearly 400 people during May Day demonstrations in Istanbul on Friday. Rallies took place across the country amid heavy security, with Taksim Square sealed off and unions calling for bread, peace and freedom as inflation remains high.

Turkish Police Arrest Nearly 400 in May Day Protests, Use Tear Gas in Istanbul

Turkish police arrested nearly 400 people in Istanbul on Friday during May Day demonstrations, firing tear gas from riot-control vehicles and sealing off Taksim Square. The protests, held under the slogan "Bread. Peace. Freedom," drew thousands across the country amid inflation officially at 30% but closer to 40% by independent estimates. The president of the Turkish Workers' Party was pepper-sprayed and a union official arrested after denouncing the Taksim lockdown.

Euronews News

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