Opposition Politics Across Africa and Asia
6 articles from 6 countries
In Kenya, President Ruto's visit disrupts an opposition rally, while Malaysia sees a shake-up with a new opposition party launch. Meanwhile, former Nigerian President Obasanjo recounts how diplomacy saved the Land Use Act from opposition.
Putin targets liberal opposition ahead of elections, cracks down on Boris Nadezhdin
- Russian authorities have declared opposition politician Boris Nadezhdin a
Opposition says lack of inspectors in Odemira “is invitation for those who don’t want to follow the law”
- The opposition in Odemira claims the municipality has only three inspectors to oversee construction, encouraging illegal building. - They argue this lack of oversight incentivizes clandestine constr…
Slovenian opposition and judiciary raise concerns over new government text
- Slovenia's opposition is critical of a government-approved legal text, with the judiciary finding its initial review concerning. - Heads of independent institutions have warned about the inappropria…
Government's Plan to Hike Municipal Lighting Deductions Sparks Opposition Outcry
- The government plans to increase deductions from municipalities for general lighting expenses. - Opposition parties criticize the move, warning it will burden already struggling municipalities. - Th…
Uruguay to Deploy Armored Vehicles Amidst Opposition Criticism on Police Vacancies
- Uruguay's Interior Minister Carlos Negro announced that armored vehicle patrols will begin in high-insecurity neighborhoods next Friday, July 24. - Negro defended the incorporation of 300 new police…
Ernesto Ruffo Appel: The 'Barbarian of the North' who ended PRI's hegemony and became a key opposition face
- Ernesto Ruffo Appel, a prominent opposition figure, was the first non-PRI governor in Baja California in 1989. - He was part of the "Bárbaros del Norte" group that revitalized the PAN party in the 1…
