Iran's Supreme Leader approves Mokhber as interim president, declares 5 days mourning
Iran now has a maximum period of 50 days before a presidential election must be held to choose Ebrahim Raisi's successor.
Mon May 20 2024
Who is Mohammad Mokhber, the man set to become Iran's interim president?
Here are some key facts about Mohammad Mokhber, Iran's first vice president when Ebrahim Raisi was elected president.
Mon May 20 2024
Chad's interim leader Deby wins presidential election
Interim President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has won the presidential election in Chad, according to preliminary results.
Fri May 10 2024
Behind the crisis in Sri Lanka: How political and economic mismanagement combined to plunge nation into turmoil
Prime Minister and now interim President Ranil Wickremesinghe, is likewise facing calls to go amid political and economic turmoil.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Bolivia ex-President Anez behind bars, alleges persecution over coup claims
Bolivia's former interim President Jeanine Anez landed behind bars on Saturday in the capital of the country she led just six months ago.
Sun Mar 14 2021
Ukraine declares two days of mourning after bloodshed
Ukraine's interim president on Saturday declared two days of mourning after more than 50 people died.
Sat May 03 2014
Faithful 'number two' Oleksandr Turchynov is now interim president
A politician and evangelical preacher who has authored psychological thrillers, Turchynov was named interim president on Sunday by the opposition-controlled parliament.
Mon Feb 24 2014
Egypt VP, Nobel laureate ElBaradei announces resignation
Egyptian vice president, Nobel laureate Mohamed ElBaradei, announced his resignation in a letter to the interim president on Wednesday.
Wed Aug 14 2013
Centre-left lawyer likely Egypt's new PM: presidency
Egypt's interim president will likely appoint centre-left business lawyer Ziad Bahaa Eldin as prime minister within 24 hours.
Sun Jul 07 2013
Egypt army on frontline of tough transition
The military has announced a roadmap that includes the suspension of the constitution and appointment of the country's top judge Adly Mansour as interim president.
Fri Jul 05 2013
Malaysia hopes appointment of interim President will restore Egypt's smooth democratic transition
Malaysia believes that the long-lasting political solution will help Egypt to achieve peace, progress and stability.
Fri Jul 05 2013
Top judge Mansour sworn in as Egypt interim president
Swear to preserve the system of the republic, and respect the constitution and law, and guard the people's interests.
Thu Jul 04 2013