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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has promoted Lieutenant Gen. Emmanuel Matatu and named him head of the Zimbabwean Defence Force (ZDF), and elevated Major Gen. Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi to lieutenant general as commander of the Zimbabwean Armed Forces, the presidency said in a statement. The statement said the appointments and promotions were made “in keeping with the country’s Constitution.” It gave no further detail on the timing of the handovers, the officials’ previous postings or any accompanying changes to the defence…

In an unexpected move, Donald Trump has nominated Sean Duffy, a former congressman from Wisconsin, to take on the role of transportation secretary. This key position entails overseeing a vast federal budget dedicated to infrastructure projects and transit rules. As the newly minted Republican administration gears up to implement sweeping cuts to federal spending, Trump took a moment to commend Duffy for his track record in Congress, emphasizing his commitment to "fiscal responsibility." Yet, there's more at play here; under…

Donald Trump, the president-elect of the United States, has announced that both Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will take charge of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency. In a statement, Mr. Trump declared, "Musk and Ramaswamy will spearhead efforts to trim government red tape, eliminate unnecessary regulations, and overhaul Federal Agencies." He believes their mission is crucial for streamlining government operations. Mr. Trump expects their initiatives to wrap up by July 4, 2026. He envisions a more…

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as the next ambassador to Israel, selecting a staunchly pro-Israel conservative. This decision could foreshadow shifts in American foreign policy concerning the tumultuous conflicts in the Middle East. Mr. Huckabee, an evangelical Christian, has been an unwavering supporter of Israel throughout his political journey. He’s consistently defended Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank, earning him a reputation as a…

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Ethiopia stepped into a new era Monday as Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie was appointed as the nation's president. This change comes against a backdrop of icy relations with neighboring Somalia, following the end of President Sahle-Work Zewde’s term. Once Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie took the ceremonial helm after a joint vote in the People’s House of Representatives and the House of Federation, committing to lead for the next four years. During the formal proceedings,…

Taye Atske Selassie Photographer: Leonardo Munoz/AFP/Getty Images Addis Ababa (AX) – On Monday, Ethiopia's legislative body chose Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie as the nation's president. He takes over from Sahle-Work Zewde, who has concluded her leadership role. This decision was made during the inaugural gathering of the 6th House of People's Representatives (HoPR) alongside the House of Federation (HoF), kicking off the fourth year of this term. With the vote concluded, Taye took the presidential oath and received the…

A set of musical chairs with new faces appearing, previously outcasts returning to the dance and departures. On Wednesday afternoon, March 16, Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina carried out a cabinet reshuffle, the fifth in three years. In the end, no major…

Burkina Faso strongman Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba on Thursday appointed economist Albert Ouedraogo as the West African country's new prime minister. Aged 53, Ouedraogo, appointed by decree signed by…

Somalia: NISA chief Fahad Yasin appoints his deputy days after Kulane's dismissal MOGADISHU, Somalia - the Somalia spy agency; the National Intelligence Security Agency got a new deputy manager following the unprecedented sacking of Abdullahi Kulane, who called the agency for months because of close ties to Villa Somalia. Several sources told Axadlethat Abbas Yacqub was appointed by NISA boss…

Almost a month after the election to the legislature, which was marked by a record-breaking vote and in the context of an economic and social crisis, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune presented the new team. At the domestic political level, little major change. At the diplomatic level, on the other hand, a remarkable return, that of Ramtane Lamamra to Foreign Affairs.…