Haiti urges UN to renew anti-gang force mandate before December elections
Haiti's foreign minister has called on the United Nations Security Council to renew the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force before it expires on 30 September. Raina Forbin said the force needs to be fully deployed in Haiti with international support as the country prepares for elections scheduled for December. Her appeal came during a meeting of the Organisation of American States focused on Haiti's continuing gang violence.Forbin said Haiti needs technical, financial, logistical and security support that can meet the scale of the crisis. She said the country must move from solidarity to action, underscoring the urgency of the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Sep 2026 02:00 LONDON
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Guinea-Bissau backs stronger presidential powers as referendum result is confirmed
Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission has confirmed that voters approved a new constitution that significantly expands presidential powers. Provisional results showed about 70% support, with turnout reported at more than 55%, after voting in the referendum held on Sunday. The changes were put forward by the transitional authorities that took power after last November's disputed election.Under the approved text, the president will be able to appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, create or abolish ministries, and dissolve parliament in the event of a grave political crisis. The constitution also reduces the number of parliamentary seats from 102 to 65 and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Sep 2026 11:32 LONDON
