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Violence erupts in Somalia’s Mogadishu ahead of planned anti-government rallies

Armed clashes erupted between Somali government forces and opposition-backed militias in the capital city of Mogadishu, with fighting continuing from Wednesday evening into Thursday morning, according to local residents who spoke with Reuters.

05 Jun 2026-06:11
Romania set for technocratic cabinet amid ongoing political feud

Romania’s president has named a Member of the European Parliament to head a technocratic government, aiming to resolve weeks of political instability and economic uncertainty after the collapse of the country’s centrist coalition.

04 Jun 2026-22:59
Cyprus votes to re-elect parliamentary speaker

On Thursday, Cypriot lawmakers re-elected Annita Demetriou as parliament speaker in a vote viewed as an early indicator of potential alliances ahead of the 2028 presidential election.

04 Jun 2026-18:36
Denmark's Frederiksen unveils major government shakeup

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has officially unveiled her third government, introducing a fresh four-party coalition alongside a major reshuffle of high-profile cabinet ministers.

03 Jun 2026-14:35
Japan's govt finalises $19 billion extra budget to subsidise surging fuel costs

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government on Wednesday finalised a $19 ‌billion supplementary budget for this fiscal year to cushion the impact of rising energy costs on households ⁠amid the risk of a prolonged Middle East crisis.

03 Jun 2026-04:00
Senegal reshuffles government after prime minister is fired

Senegal’s recently removed prime minister announced that his party will not join the new government, deepening political instability amid a severe national debt crisis.

02 Jun 2026-20:40
Bolivia on brink as severe blockades force government to flee

Bolivia has been pushed to the edge of a severe public health and political collapse after five weeks of unrelenting nationwide transit blockades forced the six-month-old administration of President Rodrigo Paz to flee the seat of government.

02 Jun 2026-17:53
Denmark's Frederiksen secures third term as prime minister

Denmark's Social Democratic leader Mette Frederiksen said on Monday she has agreed to form a centre-left coalition government, maintaining her grip on power amid a crisis in ties with ‌U.S. President Donald Trump over the future of Greenland.

02 Jun 2026-00:57
Senegal's ousted prime minister says his party will not participate in new government

Senegal's Pastef political party will not participate in the country's new government, recently ousted Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, the party president, said ‌on Monday, raising the prospect of further political turmoil amid a daunting debt crisis.

02 Jun 2026-00:30
Denmark’s new government ready under Mette Frederiksen

Sources tell Danmarks Radio that Mette Frederiksen will remain at the helm of the Danish government, while the Prime Minister hints on social media that an official announcement is forthcoming.

01 Jun 2026-23:31