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Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, escalating political tensions. The move threatens to delay negotiations with the IMF over a $1.8 billion bailout as the country faces economic strain. Sonko, a former ally and popular figure, may now return to opposition, complicating governance.
Thousands of protesters in La Paz, Bolivia, are demanding President Rodrigo Paz's resignation amid the country's worst economic crisis in 40 years. Road blockades have caused shortages of food, fuel, and medicine, as inflation hit 14% in April. Clashes with police resulted in injuries and detentions.
Hundreds of Venezuelan protesters clashed with police in Caracas during a march demanding the release of political prisoners. Security forces used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd, with injuries reported but no official toll. The protest highlights ongoing political tensions in the crisis-stricken country.
Hundreds of Tunisians demonstrated in Tunis against the severe economic crisis and a wave of political arrests. Protesters criticized the government amid rising unemployment and inflation, denouncing the crackdown on opposition figures. The unrest highlights growing international concern over democracy in the North African country.
The Philippine House of Representatives is set to vote on a second impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte on May 12, alleging corruption, abuse of power, and a plot to assassinate President Marcos. The move is the latest in a political feud between the Duterte family and President Marcos Jr., deepening instability amid an economic crisis. If the House votes to impeach, the Senate will need a two-thirds majority to convict and remove her.
Madagascar has arrested a former French soldier and a local colonel on charges of plotting to sabotage infrastructure and destabilize the island. The government also expelled a French embassy employee linked to the plot, prompting a sharp rebuke from France, which dismissed the allegations as baseless.
In Tehran, a fragile ceasefire has ended airstrikes but left residents in a state of 'no war, no peace.' War ruins remain untouched, the economy is battered by a US blockade and currency devaluation, and daily life is marked by uncertainty and erosion of hope.
