Isaias Afwerki promised elections when he came to power in 1991 but these have still not been held.
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Embattled Sánchez resists clamour for resignation
A series of corruption scandals in the Spanish PM’s Socialist party makes his position vulnerable.
South Africa’s firebrand MP banned from entering UK
Opposition MP Julius Malema is “non-conducive to the public good”, the Home Office says.
Trump ends funding for LGBTQ youth option on national suicide hotline
The Trevor Project, an organisation involved in the service, called the change “incomprehensible”.
US joining Israeli strikes would cause hell, Iranian minister tells BBC
Saeed Khatibzadeh told the BBC that this is “not America’s war”.
Mexico begins clean-up after hurricane Erick hits southern coast
Category 3 storm causes power cuts, some damage and floods, with forecasters predicting it will dissipate by Friday.
French trial exposes human trafficking among champagne workers
Three people are accused of exploiting dozens of workers in the heart of champagne country.
Trump to decide on US action in Israel-Iran conflict within two weeks
Trump’s press secretary said the president believes there is a “substantial chance of negotiations” with Iran.
Trump approves Iran attack plan but has not made final decision, reports say
US president says “nobody knows what I’m going to do” as he weighs strike on Iran.
Armenia’s PM accuses head of Church of fathering child in febrile political row
The spat threatens to split society, affect elections and harm peace with neighbouring Azerbaijan.