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Touadéra Re-elected President of Central African Republic
President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has won re-election in the Central African Republic with 76.15 percent of the vote. The provisional results were announced Monday night by the National Election Authority. His main challenger, Anicet-Georges Dologuélé, received 14.66 percent, according to preliminary figures. Turnout and Next Steps Voter turnout reached about 52.43 percent during the December 28,…
MPs Debate Points-Based System for Traffic Offences
Members of Parliament in Rwanda have urged caution over the rollout of a new points-based system for traffic offences. They called for a transitional period to help drivers understand the rules before penalties take effect. Lawmakers raised the concerns on January 5, 2026, as they reviewed a draft law amending regulations on road use. A…
Trump Warns Venezuela’s New President, Threatens Second Military Strike
United States President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Venezuela’s new president, Delcy Rodríguez, threatening a second military strike if her government fails to meet Washington’s demands. Trump said Venezuela’s current leadership must cooperate with the United States to restore order in the country. He warned that failure to do so would result…