South Korea requests an arrest warrant for suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol over martial law and insurrection charges. Yoon’s martial law declaration triggered a major political crisis, with clashes in the National Assembly. The Constitutional Court is set to decide Yoon’s fate after his impeachment, with proceedings ongoing. South Korean authorities have requested an arrest … Read more
Over 1,500 prisoners escape Mozambique prison amid election-related unrest, with 33 killed in clashes with guards. Mozambique faces widespread protests after the constitutional court confirms disputed election results favoring Frelimo. Unrest escalates with looted businesses, arson, and calls for demonstrations by opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane. More than 1,500 inmates have escaped from a prison in … Read more
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol defies two separate summons for questioning over his martial law declaration and alleged abuse of power. Yoon, suspended since December 14, faces the possibility of removal from office, with the Constitutional Court set to deliberate on his impeachment. His brief declaration of martial law in December 2024 sparked a … Read more
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has initiated trial proceedings to determine the fate of President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was suspended after declaring martial law and sparking nationwide political turmoil. Yoon’s impeachment was approved by MPs last Saturday, following mass protests demanding his resignation. The court has six months to decide whether to remove Yoon from … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been impeached by the National Assembly following his controversial attempt to impose martial law, a move that has plunged the nation into political chaos midway through his presidency. The unicameral legislature voted 204 to 85 in favour of impeachment on Saturday, marking the second such vote in just over … Read more
Embattled South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has defended his controversial decision to declare martial law last week, asserting that it was a necessary move to protect the nation’s democracy. In a surprise televised address on Thursday, Yoon explained that the declaration was a legal action taken to “prevent the collapse” of democracy and counter … Read more
President Bola Tinubu to attend the inauguration of Chad’s President-elect Mahamat Déby in N’Djamena. Déby’s election victory was affirmed by Chad’s Constitutional Court earlier this month. Tinubu’s departure from Abuja for N’Djamena is set for Thursday, May 23, according to his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola … Read more