Philippine security agency says signs of China election interference
Manila (AFP) April 24, 2025
The Philippines' National Security Council (NSC) said on Thursday there are indications China is conducting a "state-sponsored" campaign to interfere in next month's mid-term elections. ... more
Junta chief wins 94.85% in Gabon vote landslide: final results
Libreville (AFP) April 25, 2025
Gabon's Brice Oligui Nguema won 94.85 percent of the vote, according to final results released on Friday, confirming the junta chief's landslide election as the central African country's president. ... more
'Pandora's box': alarm bells in Indonesia over rising military role
Jakarta (AFP) April 20, 2025
Greater military influence in government, reporters under threat and a stuttering economy - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's first six months in power have triggered alarm bells for activists worried about a return to the country's authoritarian roots. ... more