Current Affairs - Politics

John Mahama, who previously served as Ghana's President from 2012 to 2017, has been declared President-elect after the recent election. His victory follows Vice President Bawumia's concession, which signals public dissatisfaction with the economic policies of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). Ghana, officially known as the Republic of Ghana, is a West African country with its capital in Accra and its currency in Ghanaian cedi.

Syrian rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, declared Damascus liberated, marking the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government and ending the 54-year Assad dynasty. This dynasty started in 1971 under Hafez al-Assad and continued with Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule. The event signifies a major shift in Syria's political landscape, with Bashar al-Assad's whereabouts remaining uncertain amid changing geopolitical dynamics.

Rahul Narwekar, a BJP MLA, was elected unopposed as the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker after the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) decided not to file a nomination. This election took place ahead of the trust vote for the Devendra Fadnavis-led Mahayuti government. The Mahayuti alliance, which includes BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP factions, holds a significant majority with 230 seats in the 288-member Assembly.

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, a veteran leader of the ruling SWAPO party, became Namibia’s first female president after securing 57% of the votes in the eighth presidential election. At 72, she has had a long and impactful political career since Namibia's independence in 1990, having served in key roles such as Vice President and foreign minister. Her leadership marks a significant milestone in Namibia’s political history and gender representation.

Yamandu Orsi, representing the Broad Front alliance, was elected as Uruguay's president, marking a departure from five years of conservative leadership. Orsi secured 1,123,420 votes, narrowly defeating his rival Delgado, who received 1,042,001 votes, as confirmed by Uruguay’s Electoral Court. His victory highlights a political shift in the nation.