Keir Starmer to step down as prime minister two years after historic election victory
Keir Starmer has announced he will stand down as prime minister after days of intense pressure from Labour MPs, including cabinet ministers, following the return of Andy Burnham to Westminster.
By The Guardian
7h ago
Indirect election not panacea for instability
Across the Limpopo, South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa is facing impeachment — the first leader in independent South Africa to confront such a possibility.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
May. 16, 2026
Ex-minister Mandelson quits Britain's Labour Party after new Epstein reports
During the late 1990s, Mandelson had an important role in Labour's electoral success as Tony Blair became prime minister.
By Reuters
Feb. 2, 2026
Will the UK election bring a new direction in Africa?
In collaboration with partners, the UK could once again become a leader in development thinking and practice, providing new approaches while reviving older ones.
By Ian Scoones
Jul. 12, 2024
Rishi Sunak apologises after historic Tory defeat
Sir Keir Starmer has led the Labour Party to a landslide victory and will take over from Mr Sunak as the UK's prime minister.
By BBC News
Jul. 5, 2024
