Kazakhstan will elect members of the Mazhilis, the lower house of Parliament, and maslikhats, local representative bodies on March 19. New names will surely appear in the legislative branch, while up to 50 percent of the country’s local representative offices are expected to have new members. Thirty-nine percent of the self-nominated candidates are women and young people. The vote will be held according to the new rules adopted following last year’s constitutional amendments.
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The clashes between the military and Rapid Support Forces killed at least 97 civilians and 45 soldiers
At least 97 civilians and 45 soldiers have been killed with a total of 942 injured since the clashes between the military and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted at the weekend. Tensions have escalated since a power pact between the two sides crumbled and the resulting violence has seen members of the public caught in the crossfire, with the fighting spreading from the capital Khartoum to other parts of the country. Army chief and de facto leader, Abdel Fattah al Burhan said he was open to mediation as every war ends at the negotiation table even if the opponent is defeated.
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Kenes Rakishev : The President’s Man for All Seasons
Kenes Rakishev is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, former special envoy for Kazakhstan, head of the Kazakh boxing federation, a family man, and most importantly, a man of success. Rakishev is the poster boy of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s “New Kazakhstan” vision for the future and better Kazakhstan.
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Egypt sets December presidential election
Egypt will hold a presidential election over three days in December. Officials announced Monday, with President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi highly likely to remain in power until 2030.
