Historic Milestone: Claudia Sheinbaum Elected as Mexico's First Woman President in Landslide Victory

Historic Milestone: Claudia Sheinbaum Elected as Mexico's First Woman President in Landslide Victory

In an unprecedented election, Claudia Sheinbaum has become Mexico’s first woman president. The former mayor of Mexico City garnered between 58% and 60% of the votes, significantly outpacing her rival, Xóchitl Gálvez. Promising to persist with López Obrador's reforms, she aims to address poverty and crime in Mexico.

Kano Kingmakers Assemble to Choose New Emir After State Reverts to Single Emirate System

Kano Kingmakers Assemble to Choose New Emir After State Reverts to Single Emirate System

Kano's kingmakers gather to select a new emir following the repeal of the 2019 State Emirates Council Law. This law had created multiple emirates in the region under former governor Abdullahi Ganduje. The assembly's recent decision eliminates these emirates, reverting Kano to a single emirate. Former Emir Lamido Sanusi's possible reinstatement adds intrigue.