Russia: Putin picks Mishustin to stay on as prime minister DW 05/10/2024
Russian President Putin proposed reappointment of Prime Minister Mishustin, expected due to parliament's history of aligning with Putin's wishes. [ more ]
South Africa's Election Won't Interfere With Crypto Policy: Industry Watchers
South Africa introduced a licensing regime for crypto and plans to issue 60 licenses soon, with the community confident that politics won't impede digital asset plans. [ more ]
Senegalese President Macky Sall has indefinitely postponed the country's elections due to controversy surrounding the disqualification of some presidential candidates.
Opposition groups accuse Sall of attempting to cling to power, leading to protests in the capital, Dakar.
Senegal's stability is often seen as a rarity in West Africa, which has experienced coups and civil wars in neighboring countries. [ more ]