Australia: Who is Anthony Albanese, the Australian PM from very humble background

Australian PM Anthony Albanese with mother Maryanne,

Anthony grew up with his mother, Maryanne, in a council house in Sydney. As he watched his mum juggling the challenges of life on a disability pension, Anthony came to understand the power of a parent’s love in the face of hardship – and the power of government to change lives for the better.

Australia: Re-elected Australian PM Anthony Albanese Hails “Unity Over Division” After Historic Election Victory

Australian PM Anthony Albanese

Re-elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared that voters had chosen “unity rather than division” after his center-left Labor Party secured a rare second-term victory, gaining additional seats in a result not seen in decades of Australian politics.

Arab Parliament inaugurates its fourth session in Baghdad

Arab Parliament

The Arab Parliament inaugurated its fourth session of the first legislative year of the fourth parliamentary term, held at Iraq’s Council of Representatives in Baghdad. In a statement, the parliament praised Iraq’s hosting of the upcoming 34th regular session of the Arab League Council at the summit level.

Belgium: Who is Bart De Wever, Belgium’s first-ever Flemish nationalist prime minister

Belgium PM Bart De Wever

Bart De Wever is a Belgian historian, author, and politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Belgium since February 3, 2025. He is the leader of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), a right-wing nationalist party advocating for greater regional autonomy for Flanders. De Wever is also the first Flemish nationalist to hold the office of Prime Minister in Belgium.

Trudeau, Christy Clark & Pierre Poilievre, What is happening Canada politics

Parliament of Canada House of Commons Senate of Canada

A general election must be held by October 2025, but is likely to come earlier given the precarity of the Liberals’ parliamentary minority. A federal budget that is expected to be voted on next spring could be a trigger if  Justin Trudeau  cannot rally support to pass it.

IPU 149th Assembly in Geneva on 13-17 October 2024

The 149th IPU Assembly will take place from 13-17 October 2024 in Geneva under the overarching theme of "Harnessing science, technology and innovation for a more peaceful and sustainable future."

The General Debate will focus on the overall theme Harnessing science, technology and innovation (STI) for a more peaceful and sustainable future.

Ghana: H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s Final address as President of the Republic of Ghana

H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's Final address as President of the Republic of Ghana

H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s Final address as President of the Republic of Ghana at Ghana Bar Association,

The Commonwealth: The next Commonwealth Secretary-General?

Mamadou Tangara of The Gambia, Shirley Botchway from Ghana and Joshua Setipa of Lesotho. The new Commonwealth Secretary-General will succeed Rt Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, who has held the post since 2016.

At the next Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa in October 2024, the seventh Commonwealth Secretary-General will be elected. Ahead of this momentous vote, the three declared candidates for Commonwealth Secretary-General convened at Chatham House in London to present and debate their vision for the future of the Commonwealth. Africa makes up more than a third … Read more

Africa: Who was Malawi’s Vice President Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, Died in an unfortunate plane crash

Hon'ble Vice President of the Republic of Malawi, Right Honourable Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, Saulos Klaus

Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima was first sworn in as Vice President of the Republic of Malawi On 30th May 2014. On 28th June 2020 Dr Chilima was sworn in for his second term as Vice President of the republic of Malawi.

World Bank: Parliamentary Dialogue Series for Gender Strategy 2024-2030 Consultation

IMF World Bank Parliamentary Network

The Parliamentary Network on World Bank & IMF, in partnership with the World Bank, has organised a 90-minute Parliamentary Dialogue Series.