Melitus Mugabe Were Killed in Kenya

Melitus Mugabe Were, a parliament member in Kenya was shot outside of his house Tuesday morning as he was getting out of his car to go inside. Mr. Were was a member of parliament who, by some, was believed to be the one person who could have unlocked Kenya’s crisis and done some good for the nation that is spiraling faster and faster towards turmoil. Read more

Nationalist Party Wins Majority in Taiwanese Parliament

In Taiwan, there was a massive blow against President Chen Shui-bian’s government when the Nationalist party, the opposing party to Chen’s Democratic Progressive Party won the majority seat in the parliament. They gained 86 seats in a 113-seat parliament. This comes at a time when the DPP is about to lose their spot in the presidency since Chen needs to step down in March. What this could do is turn the nation that, under Chen’s guidance, was really trying to finalize its de facto independence. However, with the Nationalist win, it could foreshadow a Nationalist win for the presidency. Read more

Pakistani President Musharraf Willing to Share Power

In 1999, Pervez Musharraf took control of Pakistan with a Military coup and in 2001, instated himself as the President of Pakistan. And, he had been ruling ever since. Numerous high ranking officials in Pakistan were sent into exile by Musharraf, but, after numerous years, they returned to Pakistan. On February 18, there will be a very important Parliamentary election that will allow for a transition from a military government to a civilian government. Read more

Tony Blair Could Be First President of European Union

With the rank of the European Union’s first fully fledged President on the table, one man who has been in politics for quite a few years steps up as a leading contender. None other than Tony Blair, the recently resigned Prime Minister of Great Britain is believed to be returning to the front line of politics by becoming this important figure. Read more