Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili has called for fresh parliamentary elections, citing allegations of electoral fraud and manipulation in the recent vote. The opposition, supported by the EU and US, has denounced the election results and refused to recognize the newly elected parliament. The crisis highlights tensions between the ruling party and the opposition, as well as Georgia’s aspirations for European integration.
Georgia’s parliamentary election results have sparked controversy, with the ruling Georgian Dream party claiming victory while the opposition alleges a win and calls for a concession. The election, seen as a pivotal moment for Georgia’s future, has been marked by accusations of electoral abuse and competing exit polls with divergent projections. The opposition’s call for a concession sets the stage for a potential confrontation and uncertainty over Georgia’s direction.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under fire from the Opposition, who are criticizing his handling of the housing and immigration crises. The Opposition leader, Pierre Poilievre, has accused Trudeau of being unable to fix problems he created, while 24 Liberal MPs have called for Trudeau’s resignation before the next election.
A lawyer and advisor to Mozambique’s leading opposition presidential candidate and a senior opposition official were fatally shot in their SUV in Maputo, raising concerns about escalating violence in the country following a disputed election. The killings have been widely condemned as politically motivated and have further inflamed tensions between the ruling party and the opposition.
Opposition MPs boycotted the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting on the Waqf Amendment Bill, alleging that the committee is not functioning ethically and according to the principles and norms of a JPC. They cited ethical concerns as the reason for their boycott.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s first state visit to India has been met with mixed reactions, with the opposition criticizing his administration’s ‘naive and inexperienced’ handling of diplomacy and highlighting the stark contrast to his anti-India stance during the election campaign. Meanwhile, former president Mohamed Nasheed praised the renewed ties between the two nations, emphasizing their natural partnership.
The death of Akshay Shinde, accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case, in a police encounter has sparked outrage from the opposition in Maharashtra. They are accusing the Eknath Shinde-led government of incompetence and demanding a judicial inquiry into the incident.
Tanzanian authorities have once again arrested three opposition leaders, including prominent figures Freeman Mbowe and Tundu Lissu, to prevent anti-government protests in Dar es Salaam. The arrests come amidst growing concerns about alleged killings and abductions of government critics, with rights groups accusing President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s government of targeting opponents ahead of upcoming elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, where he launched several development projects and took a swipe at the opposition, accusing them of negativity and trying to undermine India’s unity. He highlighted the government’s achievements in the past 100 days and outlined his vision for a developed India in the next 25 years.
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has condemned the killing of Mohamed Ali Kibao, a senior member of the opposition party Chadema. Kibao’s death, marked by gruesome violence, has sparked concerns about a potential crackdown on dissent and a return to the repressive policies of the previous administration. The incident has drawn international condemnation, with calls for a thorough and transparent investigation.
