Political Crisis

When civil war broke out in South Sudan in December 2013, civil servants became central to a political and economic crisis. The article explores why these civil servants did not resign despite the conflict.

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon organized Gwanghwamun Square watch parties for South Africa's team. Their upset victory caused South Korea's early World Cup exit, leading to a political crisis.

Opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira remains under house arrest months after the Guinea-Bissau coup, deepening a political crisis and raising tensions with international partners.

Romanian President Nicusor Dan nominated Adrian Vestea as prime minister after his previous pick, Eugen Tomac, withdrew due to lack of political support. Vestea, a member of the National Liberal Party with experience in local administration and as a development minister, aims to form a government and address Romania's economic challenges, including a high budget deficit and inflation.

Protesters in Rivers state are demanding Governor Fubara to either work for the people or resign, accusing him of betraying their trust during a political crisis. The demonstration highlights dissatisfaction with his leadership.

Kosovo is holding a snap election to resolve a parliamentary stalemate. The political crisis has worsened the country's already struggling economy.

Kosovo's prime minister won a snap election but did not secure a majority. The election, the third in over a year, saw low turnout amid a prolonged political crisis that has worsened the country's struggling economy.

Ousmane Sonko, sacked as Senegal's prime minister after a conflict with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, was re-elected as head of his Pan-African Pastef party. The disagreement has caused a political crisis in the country.

Kosovo is heading to the polls amidst a political crisis that has left its institutions only partially functional. Brussels is monitoring the situation.

Pope Leo XIV will visit Spain, a traditional center of European Christianity, where the Catholic Church has a complex legacy. The Socialist-led government in Spain is currently experiencing a political crisis.

Clashes in Mogadishu are exacerbating Somalia's political crisis as tensions over elections escalate into violence. Residents of the city are experiencing fear and disruption due to the ongoing conflict.

Spanish police raided the offices of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's party, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), as part of a probe into allegations of judicial interference. The investigation has intensified the political crisis surrounding Sánchez, who faces mounting pressure amid ongoing corruption scandals.

Bolivia’s president, Evo Morales, announced a 50% salary cut for himself and cabinet ministers, emphasizing the government's commitment to addressing the country's challenges. The move comes amid political and economic pressures facing the administration.

Senegal's parliament speaker El Malick Ndiaye has stepped down, allowing former premier Ousmane Sonko to run for the parliamentary leadership. The move occurs amid escalating political tensions in the country.

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacked Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government after months of tensions, exacerbating a political crisis in the debt-laden West African nation. The move deepens instability in Senegal, a country already grappling with economic challenges.

The U.S. Supreme Court has permitted lawsuits seeking compensation for assets seized during the Cuban revolution to proceed, a decision analyzed by American University professor William LeoGrande in the context of Cuba's ongoing political crisis. The move could exacerbate tensions between the U.S. and Cuba.

Pakistan's fuel import bill has surged from $300m to $800m, increasing economic pressure and threatening political instability. The sharp rise in costs exacerbates existing economic challenges.

Mali has transitioned from a democratic beacon to a state of instability, marked by recurring political and security crises since 2012. The country continues to face challenges that undermine governance and stability.

Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the UK Labour Party, faces significant political pressure amid a crisis involving Lord Mandelson, with Labour MPs suggesting his position is precarious despite potential survival. The situation highlights internal tensions within the party.