![EXPLAINER - Will South Africa have a new government or president after election? EXPLAINER - Will South Africa have a new government or president after election?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716978823_elections.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Will South Africa have a new government or president after election?
Under South Africa's constitution, voters elect 400 members of the National Assembly, who then elect the president by a simple majority.
Wed May 29 2024
![Former intelligence chief Dick Schoof proposed as Dutch PM Former intelligence chief Dick Schoof proposed as Dutch PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716951187_tbDickSchoof.jpg)
Former intelligence chief Dick Schoof proposed as Dutch PM
Dick Schoof said he had been asked by the four parties that will form the new government to lead it.
Wed May 29 2024
![Palestine announces new government focused on Gaza humanitarian crisis Palestine announces new government focused on Gaza humanitarian crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711687550_MahmoudAbbas.jpg)
Palestine announces new government focused on Gaza humanitarian crisis
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas approved a new government Thursday led by Mohammad Mustafa, making it the 19th in the country's history.
Fri Mar 29 2024
![New Zealand's new government sworn in, parliament expected to open next week New Zealand's new government sworn in, parliament expected to open next week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/51701053486_TBNewZealandParl.jpg)
New Zealand's new government sworn in, parliament expected to open next week
The New Zealand Green Party launched a petition to keep the ban on oil and gas exploration.
Mon Nov 27 2023
![New Zealanders start voting in Oct. 14 general election New Zealanders start voting in Oct. 14 general election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/81696212085_NewZealanders.jpg)
New Zealanders start voting in Oct. 14 general election
New Zelanders started voting for a new government as advance in-person balloting opened ahead of the Oct. 14 general election.
Mon Oct 02 2023
![Obstacles and opportunities for free speech in Malaysia Obstacles and opportunities for free speech in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41693297812_Pavilion.jpg)
Obstacles and opportunities for free speech in Malaysia
Laws on freedom of expression have a chance for revision under a new government.
Tue Aug 29 2023
![Pakistan senator picked as caretaker PM to oversee elections Pakistan senator picked as caretaker PM to oversee elections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679043712_TBSHEHBAZ.jpg)
Pakistan senator picked as caretaker PM to oversee elections
Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, a lesser known politician, will name a cabinet and head a government until a new government is elected.
Sat Aug 12 2023
![Thailand PM Prayuth retires from politics, 9 years after his coup Thailand PM Prayuth retires from politics, 9 years after his coup](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670744439_Prayuth.jpg)
Thailand PM Prayuth retires from politics, 9 years after his coup
Prayuth Chan-ocha will remain caretaker premier until a new government is formed.
Tue Jul 11 2023
![Thai parliament to convene as Move Forward looks to lead new government Thai parliament to convene as Move Forward looks to lead new government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684391123_PitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Thai parliament to convene as Move Forward looks to lead new government
Move Forward won big support from youth voters and the capital Bangkok, campaigning overwhelmingly on social media.
Mon Jul 03 2023
AWANI Global: Who’ll be Thailand’s 30th Prime Minister?
Amidst anticipation for Thailand’s new government formation, the outcome of the political landscape remains uncertain. To shed light on the implications of the poll results and what lies ahead for Thailand's political landscape, we turn to Dr. Virot Ali from Thammasat University. Catch AWANI Global.
Sun Jun 25 2023
![Israel's Netanyahu says he has secured deal to form new government Israel's Netanyahu says he has secured deal to form new government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620780018_JerusalemMunicipali.jpg)
Israel's Netanyahu says he has secured deal to form new government
The new govt, which Netanyahu must now present within a week, will take office after a year that has seen the worst levels of violence.
Thu Dec 22 2022
![Orang Asli villagers hope new govt continues to defend their fate Orang Asli villagers hope new govt continues to defend their fate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/81457352829_HajatOrangAsli.jpg)
Orang Asli villagers hope new govt continues to defend their fate
Bidi Ronggeng said they also hope that the new government can speed up the connecting roads to settlement areas.
Sun Dec 04 2022
![MAF needs bigger budget to raise national defence capability MAF needs bigger budget to raise national defence capability](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41669967381_PanglimaTenteraLau.jpg)
MAF needs bigger budget to raise national defence capability
Tan Sri Mohd Reza Mohd Sany hopes the new government will consider streamlining the budget of MAF in stages from 1 to 1.5 pct of the GDP.
Fri Dec 02 2022
![[COLUMNIST] Adhere Malay Rulers' call, stop fanning racial and religious hate [COLUMNIST] Adhere Malay Rulers' call, stop fanning racial and religious hate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81669860827_TuankuMuhriz.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Adhere Malay Rulers' call, stop fanning racial and religious hate
The Malay Rulers have urged the new government to instill a "spirit of togetherness" among Malaysians.
Thu Dec 01 2022
![Ahmad Yakob hopes new govt maintains good relations for the sake of Kelantan people Ahmad Yakob hopes new govt maintains good relations for the sake of Kelantan people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41669467284_AhmadYakob.jpg)
Ahmad Yakob hopes new govt maintains good relations for the sake of Kelantan people
Datuk Ahmad Yakob has expressed his hope that the new government can maintain good relations and the spirit of federalism for the well-being and prosperity of the Kelantan people.
Sat Nov 26 2022