Syria's Transition to a New Government

Syria's newly appointed president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, plans to form an inclusive transitional government to run the country until free and fair elections can be held after the ousting of former President Bashar al-Assad. He aims to build institutions, hold a national dialogue conference, draft a new constitution, and prepare for elections over the next few years.

Political situation in Togo

Activists and opposition leaders in Togo are calling for protests to stop the president from signing a new constitution that would scrap future presidential elections and extend his rule until 2031.