https://govpedia.org/changes/ New governments, leaders and appointments recorded by Govpedia, with their sources. en-gb https://govpedia.org/country/gabon/ govpedia:gabon:2026-10-15:The eight new members of the government Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Gabon The eight new members of the government are sworn in before the President. Status: verified. Sources: Présidence de la République gabonaise: https://presidence.ga/2026/10/15/prestation-de-serment-des-nouveaux-ministres-le-chef-de-letat-exige-des-resultats-concrets/ https://govpedia.org/country/somalia/ govpedia:somalia:2026-10-15:The electoral commission sets parliament Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Somalia The electoral commission sets parliamentary elections for 15 April 2027 and the presidential election for 15 May 2027; opposition figures reject the timetable without a political agreement. Status: sourced. Sources: Al Jazeera: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/15/somalia-says-it-will-hold-elections-in-2027 https://govpedia.org/country/mozambique/ govpedia:mozambique:2026-10-14:President Chapo dismisses Samaria Tovela Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Mozambique President Chapo dismisses Samaria Tovela as Minister of Education and Culture and appoints Édson Macuácua, until then Secretary of State for Science and Higher Education. Status: verified. Sources: Government of Mozambique (portaldogoverno.gov.mz): https://portaldogoverno.gov.mz/pr-exonera-ministra-de-educacao-e-cultura-samaria-tovela-e-nomeia-edson-macuacua/; Moz24h: https://moz24h.co.mz/daniel-chapo-exonera-samaria-tovela-e-nomeia-edson-macuacua-para-a-educacao/ https://govpedia.org/country/saint-kitts-and-nevis/ govpedia:saint-kitts-and-nevis:2026-10-13:Terrance Drew announces that he has comp Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Saint Kitts and Nevis Terrance Drew announces that he has completed rehabilitation and has been cleared to return to full duty. Status: sourced. Sources: ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation: https://zizonline.com/drew-cleared-to-return-to-full-duty/; Caribbean Life: https://www.caribbeanlife.com/st-kitts-prime-minister-return-work-stroke/ https://govpedia.org/country/estonia/ govpedia:estonia:2026-10-12:Ülle Madise becomes President of the Rep Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Estonia Ülle Madise becomes President of the Republic, succeeding Alar Karis. Status: verified. Sources: Office of the President of the Republic of Estonia: https://www.president.ee/; ERR News: https://news.err.ee/1610126071/estonia-elects-new-president https://govpedia.org/country/morocco/ govpedia:morocco:2026-10-12:El Mansouri announces a four-party major Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Morocco El Mansouri announces a four-party majority of PAM, Istiqlal, USFP and PPS; the National Rally of Independents is left out. Status: sourced. Sources: Hespress English: https://en.hespress.com/147184-mansouri-announces-four-party-coalition-to-form-moroccos-next-government.html https://govpedia.org/country/uzbekistan/ govpedia:uzbekistan:2026-10-12:Botir Kudratkhodjaev replaces Shukhrat K Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Uzbekistan Botir Kudratkhodjaev replaces Shukhrat Kholmukhamedov as Minister of Defence. Status: sourced. Sources: UzDaily: https://www.uzdaily.uz/en/botir-kudratkhodjaev-appointed-uzbekistans-defence-minister/ https://govpedia.org/country/ethiopia/ govpedia:ethiopia:2026-10-11:The state news agency reports that, in t Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Ethiopia The state news agency reports that, in the week of 4 to 10 October, Abiy Ahmed was sworn in for a new five-year term and parliament endorsed 22 federal cabinet ministers. Status: sourced. Sources: Ethiopian News Agency: https://www.ena.et/web/eng/w/eng_9727402 https://govpedia.org/country/gabon/ govpedia:gabon:2026-10-11:The government is reshuffled with eight Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Gabon The government is reshuffled with eight newcomers and five departures: Philippe Tonangoye (Water and Energy), Camélia Ntoutoume Leclercq (Minister of State, National Education), Jean-François Ndong Obiang (Reform and Relations with the Institutions), Lubin Ntoutoume (Industry) and Armande Longo épouse Moulengui (Social Affairs) leave. Hermann Immongault stays Vice-President of the Government. Status: sourced. Sources: Ecomatin: https://ecomatin.net/remaniement-ministeriel-au-gabon-les-sortants-les-promus-et-les-rescapes-doligui-nguema; Gabonreview: https://www.gabonreview.com/gabon-la-composition-complete-du-gouvernement-du-11-octobre-2026/; Présidence de la République gabonaise: https://presidence.ga/2026/10/15/8728/ https://govpedia.org/country/philippines/ govpedia:philippines:2026-10-11:President Marcos announces that Lino Cay Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Philippines President Marcos announces that Lino Cayetano will replace Dave Gomez as head of the Presidential Communications Office, after the Commission on Appointments bypassed Gomez. The change had still to be formalised. Status: sourced. Sources: GMA News: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/1005542/lino-cayetano-to-replace-dave-gomez-as-pco-chief/story/; The Philippine Star: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/10/12/2562554/president-marcos-names-lino-cayetano-new-pco-chief https://govpedia.org/country/mauritania/ govpedia:mauritania:2026-10-10:A new government is announced: Ba Ousman Sat, 10 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Mauritania A new government is announced: Ba Ousmane succeeds Hanane Ould Sidi at Defence, El Moctar Ould Ahmed Bouceif succeeds Mohamed Ahmed Ould Mohamed Lemine at the Interior, Mohamed Ould Abdel Vetah succeeds Mohamed Khaled at Energy and Petroleum, Mohamed Babana succeeds Houssein Ould Medou at Culture and Communication, Mohamedou Ould M'Haimid succeeds Abdallahi Souleymane Ould Cheikh Sidiya at Economic Affairs, Mokhtar Abdallahi succeeds Mokhtar El Housseinou Lam at the General Secretariat of the Government and Ahmoudeitt Ould Chein succeeds Sidi Ahmed Ould Mohamed at Livestock; Sidi El Hadj Ould Dah becomes Minister of Islamic Affairs. Status: sourced. Sources: Sahara Medias: https://fr.saharamedias.net/le-nouveau-gouvernement-de-moctar-o-diay-huit-departs-dont-trois-ministres-de-souverainete/; Presidency of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania: https://www.presidence.mr/ar/node/3849; Agence Mauritanienne d'Information (AMI): https://ami.mr/fr/archives/304026 https://govpedia.org/country/mauritania/ govpedia:mauritania:2026-10-09:Prime Minister Mokhtar Ould Djay present Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Mauritania Prime Minister Mokhtar Ould Djay presents the resignation of his government and is reappointed Prime Minister by presidential decree the same day. Status: verified. Sources: Presidency of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania: https://www.presidence.mr/fr/node/3842; Ouestaf: https://www.ouestaf.com/mauritanie-nouveau-gouvernement-meme-premier-ministre/ https://govpedia.org/country/nicaragua/ govpedia:nicaragua:2026-10-09:Co-President Rosario Murillo announces t Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Nicaragua Co-President Rosario Murillo announces the appointment of Jeovani Francisco Álvarez Cubillo, previously deputy minister, as Minister of Agriculture and Livestock. Status: sourced. Sources: El Diario Nica: https://eldiarionica.com/2026/10/12/jeovani-alvarez-es-nombrado-nuevo-ministro-agropecuario-de-nicaragua/ https://govpedia.org/country/uzbekistan/ govpedia:uzbekistan:2026-10-09:Erkinjon Turdimov, governor of Syrdarya Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Uzbekistan Erkinjon Turdimov, governor of Syrdarya Region, is appointed First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Science. Status: sourced. Sources: Kun.uz: https://kun.uz/en/news/2026/10/09/erkinjon-turdimov-appointed-minister-of-education-and-science https://govpedia.org/country/zimbabwe/ govpedia:zimbabwe:2026-10-08:The finance ministry is split: Mthuli Nc Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Zimbabwe The finance ministry is split: Mthuli Ncube is reassigned as Minister of Finance and businessman and senator Kudakwashe Tagwirei becomes Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion. Status: sourced. Sources: AllAfrica (263Chat): https://allafrica.com/stories/202610090112.html; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Cabinet_of_Emmerson_Mnangagwa https://govpedia.org/country/sao-tome-and-principe/ govpedia:sao-tome-and-principe:2026-10-07:MCI-PS signs a supply-and-confidence agr Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT São Tomé and Príncipe MCI-PS signs a supply-and-confidence agreement with ADI, without joining the cabinet. Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_S%C3%A3o_Tom%C3%A9an_parliamentary_election https://govpedia.org/country/belize/ govpedia:belize:2026-10-06:Cabinet adjustments announced: Michel Ch Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Belize Cabinet adjustments announced: Michel Chebat becomes Minister of National Security, Energy & Ports; Ramon Cervantes Minister of Public Utilities, Logistics & Solid Waste Management; Osmond Martinez Minister of Economic Transformation; Henry Charles Usher takes Enterprise. Oscar Mira and Florencio Marin Jr. are not in the new list of ministers. Status: verified. Sources: Government of Belize Press Office: https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/cabinet-adjustments-announced/; Government of Belize Press Office: https://www.pressoffice.gov.bz/cabinet-release-3/ https://govpedia.org/country/guinea-bissau/ govpedia:guinea-bissau:2026-10-06:The Transitional President dismisses Int Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Guinea-Bissau The Transitional President dismisses Interior Minister Mama Saliu Embaló and Fisheries Minister Virgínia Pires Correia, appointing António Suca Ntchama (Interior and Public Order) and Fidelis Forbs (Fisheries and Maritime Economy). Status: sourced. Sources: Observador: https://observador.pt/2026/10/06/presidente-de-transicao-da-guine-bissau-exonera-ministros-do-interior-e-das-pescas-e-nomeia-substitutos/ https://govpedia.org/country/costa-rica/ govpedia:costa-rica:2026-10-05:Ana Elena Pinto Lizano is designated Min Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Costa Rica Ana Elena Pinto Lizano is designated Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship, with effect from 15 October 2026. Status: verified. Sources: Presidency of the Republic of Costa Rica: https://www.presidencia.go.cr/noticias/presidente-laura-fernandez-nombra-nueva-canciller-de-la-republica https://govpedia.org/country/ethiopia/ govpedia:ethiopia:2026-10-05:Finance Minister Ahmed Shide becomes Spe Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Ethiopia Finance Minister Ahmed Shide becomes Speaker of the House of Peoples' Representatives and Fitsum Assefa becomes Minister of Finance. Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmed_Shide; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitsum_Assefa https://govpedia.org/country/iran/ govpedia:iran:2026-10-05:President Pezeshkian nominates Mehrdad A Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Iran President Pezeshkian nominates Mehrdad Akhlaghi Ketabchi as Minister of Defence; he needs a confidence vote in parliament. Status: sourced. Sources: Iran International: https://www.iranintl.com/en/202610050454 https://govpedia.org/country/laos/ govpedia:laos:2026-10-05:The National Assembly approves Deputy Pr Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Laos The National Assembly approves Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith as Prime Minister with all 158 members present in favour, succeeding Sonexay Siphandone, who is elected President of the National Assembly after the death in August of Xaysomphone Phomvihane. Status: sourced. Sources: Lao News Agency (KPL): https://kpl.gov.la/En/detail.aspx?id=107870; Bernama: https://bernama.com/en/world/news.php?id=2615569; Asia News Network: https://asianews.network/?p=306170 https://govpedia.org/country/romania/ govpedia:romania:2026-10-05:President Nicușor Dan designates diploma Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Romania President Nicușor Dan designates diplomat Luca Niculescu as Prime Minister, his fourth nomination since the Bolojan cabinet fell. Status: sourced. Sources: Agerpres: https://agerpres.ro/english/2026/10/08/pm-designate-niculescu-begins-talks-to-form-government-meetings-with-psd-pnl-udmr-on-thursday--1600966 https://govpedia.org/country/iran/ govpedia:iran:2026-10-04:Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad resig Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Iran Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad resigns; Hamid Bovard, head of the National Iranian Oil Company, is named acting minister. Status: sourced. Sources: Iran International: https://www.iranintl.com/en/202610045597 https://govpedia.org/country/uzbekistan/ govpedia:uzbekistan:2026-10-03:A presidential decree merges the Ministr Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Uzbekistan A presidential decree merges the Ministry of Preschool and School Education and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation into a Ministry of Education and Science. Status: sourced. Sources: Gazeta.uz: https://www.gazeta.uz/en/2026/10/03/edu/; Kun.uz: https://kun.uz/en/news/2026/10/09/erkinjon-turdimov-appointed-minister-of-education-and-science https://govpedia.org/country/indonesia/ govpedia:indonesia:2026-10-01:Reshuffle: Dudung Abdurachman replaces D Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT Indonesia Reshuffle: Dudung Abdurachman replaces Djamari Chaniago as Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs; Sugiono replaces Pratikno at Human Development and Culture; Arrmanatha Nasir becomes Foreign Minister; M. Sarmuji replaces Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita at Industry; Bahlil Lahadalia becomes Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition. Status: sourced. Sources: VIVA: https://www.viva.co.id/berita/nasional/1932389-daftar-lengkap-kabinet-merah-putih-terbaru-setelah-reshuffle-1-oktober-2026; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_and_White_Cabinet https://govpedia.org/country/san-marino/ govpedia:san-marino:2026-10-01:Gerardo Giovagnoli (PSD) and William Cas Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT San Marino Gerardo Giovagnoli (PSD) and William Casali (PDCS) take office as Captains Regent for the semester 1 October 2026 – 1 April 2027, succeeding Alice Mina and Vladimiro Selva. Status: sourced. Sources: San Marino RTV: https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/politica-c2/gerardo-giovagnoli-e-william-casali-sono-i-nuovi-capitani-reggenti-a296659; San Marino RTV: https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/news/politica-c2/il-giorno-dei-capitani-reggenti-gerardo-giovagnoli-e-william-casali-le-fasi-principali-della-cerimonia-a296680; Libertas: https://www.libertas.sm/gerardo-giovagnoli-e-william-casali-i-profili-dei-designati-alla-reggenza/ https://govpedia.org/country/south-sudan/ govpedia:south-sudan:2026-10-01:Caretaker Health Minister John Gai Yoh i Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMT South Sudan Caretaker Health Minister John Gai Yoh is replaced by Dak Duop Bichiok, two days after taking office. Status: sourced. Sources: Radio Tamazuj: https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/kiir-fires-health-minister-after-just-three-days-in-office https://govpedia.org/country/guatemala/ govpedia:guatemala:2026-09-30:Débora Eunice Alvarado Franco becomes Mi Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Guatemala Débora Eunice Alvarado Franco becomes Minister of Public Finance, succeeding Jonathan Menkos, who is named President of the Bank of Guatemala. Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia (Spanish): https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabinete_de_Bernardo_Ar%C3%A9valo; Agencia Guatemalteca de Noticias: https://agn.gt/debora-alvarado-asume-como-nueva-ministra-de-finanzas/ https://govpedia.org/country/slovakia/ govpedia:slovakia:2026-09-30:After a parliamentary no-confidence vote Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Slovakia After a parliamentary no-confidence vote, President Peter Pellegrini dismisses Environment Minister Tomáš Taraba (SNS nominee) and temporarily entrusts Prime Minister Robert Fico with the ministry. Status: sourced. Sources: TA3: https://www.ta3.com/clanok/1074393/fico-si-formalne-prevzal-rezort-zivotneho-prostredia-funkciou-ho-docasne-poveril-prezident; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fico%27s_Fourth_Cabinet https://govpedia.org/country/tuvalu/ govpedia:tuvalu:2026-09-30:Temukisa Auina Penehuro Hauma is sworn i Wed, 30 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Tuvalu Temukisa Auina Penehuro Hauma is sworn in at Niutao Hall as Governor-General, the first woman in the post, succeeding Reverend Sir Tofiga Vaevalu Falani. Status: sourced. Sources: Pacific Islands News Association (PINA): https://pina.com.fj/?p=74368 https://govpedia.org/country/morocco/ govpedia:morocco:2026-09-29:King Mohammed VI appoints Fatima Ezzahra Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Morocco King Mohammed VI appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri Head of Government under article 47 of the Constitution and entrusts her with forming a new government. She is the first woman in the post. Status: verified. Sources: Kingdom of Morocco (maroc.ma): https://www.maroc.ma/en/news/hm-king-appoints-fatima-ezzahra-el-mansouri-head-government-entrusts-her-forming-new-govt; France 24: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260929-morocco-king-appoints-first-woman-prime-minister-el-mansouri-after-parliamentary-vote https://govpedia.org/country/ecuador/ govpedia:ecuador:2026-09-28:Executive Decrees 509 and 510 name Berna Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Ecuador Executive Decrees 509 and 510 name Bernardo Cordovez Minister of Economic and Productive Development, replacing Sariha Moya, and Diana Ramírez Minister of Labour and Human Development, replacing Cynthia Gellibert. Status: sourced. Sources: El Diario (Ecuador): https://www.eldiario.ec/ecuador/daniel-noboa-cambia-reglas-gabinete-ministerios-ecuador-29092026 https://govpedia.org/country/russia/ govpedia:russia:2026-09-28:President Putin releases Vitaly Savelyev Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Russia President Putin releases Vitaly Savelyev from the post of Deputy Prime Minister (transport) following his election as a deputy of the ninth State Duma. Status: sourced. Sources: Moskva 24: https://www.m24.ru/news/28092026/946433 https://govpedia.org/country/serbia/ govpedia:serbia:2026-09-28:Ana Brnabić, Speaker of the National Ass Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Serbia Ana Brnabić, Speaker of the National Assembly, takes over the duties of President as acting President. Status: sourced. Sources: Nova.rs: https://nova.rs/vucic-predao-predsednicku-duznost-ani-brnabic-ona-je-sada-vd-predsednika-republike/; European Western Balkans: https://europeanwesternbalkans.com/2026/09/28/ana-brnabic-becomes-acting-president-of-serbia/ https://govpedia.org/country/south-sudan/ govpedia:south-sudan:2026-09-28:Four more caretaker ministers are appoin Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT South Sudan Four more caretaker ministers are appointed: John Gai Yoh (Health), Kuyok Abol Kuyok (General Education), Denay Jock Chagor (Wildlife Conservation and Tourism) and Peter Mayen Majongdit (Humanitarian Affairs). Status: sourced. Sources: Radio Tamazuj: https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/kiir-appoints-four-more-caretaker-ministers https://govpedia.org/country/kazakhstan/ govpedia:kazakhstan:2026-09-27:Aydos Myrzakhmetov is appointed Minister Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Kazakhstan Aydos Myrzakhmetov is appointed Minister of Defense by presidential decree. Status: verified. Sources: Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan: https://primeminister.kz/en/government/composition/myrzakhmetov https://govpedia.org/country/sao-tome-and-principe/ govpedia:sao-tome-and-principe:2026-09-27:Legislative election: MLSTP-PSD wins 24 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT São Tomé and Príncipe Legislative election: MLSTP-PSD wins 24 seats and ADI 23 of 55, leaving no majority. Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_S%C3%A3o_Tom%C3%A9an_parliamentary_election https://govpedia.org/country/serbia/ govpedia:serbia:2026-09-27:Aleksandar Vučić resigns as President of Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Serbia Aleksandar Vučić resigns as President of Serbia; he is the Serbian Progressive Party's candidate for prime minister in the 25 October election. Status: sourced. Sources: Al Jazeera: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/4/serbian-populist-leader-vucic-launches-campaign-for-prime-minister; Nova.rs: https://nova.rs/vucic-predao-predsednicku-duznost-ani-brnabic-ona-je-sada-vd-predsednika-republike/ https://govpedia.org/country/tanzania/ govpedia:tanzania:2026-09-27:Reshuffle: Juma Homera moves to Energy, Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Tanzania Reshuffle: Juma Homera moves to Energy, Abdallah Ulega to Constitution and Legal Affairs, and Masanja Kadogosa (Director General of Tanzania Railways Corporation) becomes Minister for Works. Status: sourced. Sources: TanzaniaInvest: https://www.tanzaniainvest.com/?p=34736 https://govpedia.org/country/costa-rica/ govpedia:costa-rica:2026-09-24:President Fernández dismisses Manuel Tov Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Costa Rica President Fernández dismisses Manuel Tovar as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship; the Minister of Foreign Trade, Indiana Trejos Gallo, is named acting foreign minister. Status: verified. Sources: Presidency of the Republic of Costa Rica: https://www.presidencia.go.cr/noticias/presidente-laura-fernandez-delgado-despidio-al-canciller-de-la-republica https://govpedia.org/country/morocco/ govpedia:morocco:2026-09-23:General election to the House of Represe Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Morocco General election to the House of Representatives; the Authenticity and Modernity Party wins the most seats (97 of 395). Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Moroccan_general_election; France 24: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260929-morocco-king-appoints-first-woman-prime-minister-el-mansouri-after-parliamentary-vote https://govpedia.org/country/mongolia/ govpedia:mongolia:2026-09-22:Ganzorigiin Temüülen takes the oath as M Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Mongolia Ganzorigiin Temüülen takes the oath as Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs. Status: sourced. Sources: GoGo.mn: https://gogo.mn/r/woooom; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabinet_of_Nyam-Osoryn_Uchral https://govpedia.org/country/south-sudan/ govpedia:south-sudan:2026-09-22:Kiir dissolves the transitional unity go Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT South Sudan Kiir dissolves the transitional unity government and the legislatures, relieves First Vice-President Riek Machar, the four Vice-Presidents and all ministers, and appoints 13 caretaker ministers ahead of elections set for 22 December 2026. Status: sourced. Sources: Radio Tamazuj: https://www.radiotamazuj.org/en/news/article/kiir-dissolves-government-appoints-caretaker-administration; Al Jazeera: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/23/south-sudan-dissolves-government-ahead-of-first-ever-national-elections https://govpedia.org/country/albania/ govpedia:albania:2026-09-17:President Bajram Begaj decrees the dismi Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Albania President Bajram Begaj decrees the dismissal of Besfort Lamallari and the appointment of Ervin Demo as Minister of Internal Affairs; the Ministry of State for Local Government is merged into the Interior portfolio. Status: sourced. Sources: Balkanweb: https://www.balkanweb.com/?p=3043730; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rama_IV_Government https://govpedia.org/country/cabo-verde/ govpedia:cabo-verde:2026-09-16:Reported: President José Maria Neves see Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Cabo Verde Reported: President José Maria Neves seeks a second term and steps aside for the campaign; the President of the National Assembly, Janira Hopffer Almada, serves as interim head of state. Status: sourced. Sources: Africa.com: https://africa.com/top-10-news/cape-verdes-president-announces-re-election-bid; The Rio Times: https://riotimesonline.com/cape-verde-neves-second-term-candidacy-2026 https://govpedia.org/country/colombia/ govpedia:colombia:2026-09-16:Ilva Myriam Hoyos Castañeda takes office Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Colombia Ilva Myriam Hoyos Castañeda takes office as Minister of National Education, replacing Viviane Morales, who resigned. Status: verified. Sources: Ministry of National Education of Colombia: https://www.mineducacion.gov.co/1780/w3-article-430695.html; Colombia Reports: https://colombiareports.com/?p=217406 https://govpedia.org/country/estonia/ govpedia:estonia:2026-09-16:Reshuffle: Martin Herem at Defence, Liin Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Estonia Reshuffle: Martin Herem at Defence, Liina Vahtras at Economy and Industry, Erkki Keldo moves to Energy and the Environment. Status: verified. Sources: Government of the Republic of Estonia: https://www.valitsus.ee/en/prime-minister-ministers/minister-defence-martin-herem; Government of the Republic of Estonia: https://www.valitsus.ee/en/prime-minister-ministers/minister-economy-and-industry-liina-vahtras; Government of the Republic of Estonia: https://www.valitsus.ee/en/prime-minister-ministers/minister-economy-and-industry-erkki-keldo https://govpedia.org/country/eswatini/ govpedia:eswatini:2026-09-16:Princess Lindiwe, Minister of Home Affai Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Eswatini Princess Lindiwe, Minister of Home Affairs since 2018, dies after an illness; no successor or acting minister had been reported in the sources read. Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Lindiwe; KOACI: https://www.koaci.com/article/2026/09/17/swaziland/politique/eswatini-la-princesse-lindiwe-ministre-de-linterieur-est-decedee_200640.html https://govpedia.org/country/mongolia/ govpedia:mongolia:2026-09-16:Prime Minister Uchral dismisses Sainbuya Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Mongolia Prime Minister Uchral dismisses Sainbuyangiin Amarsaikhan as Minister of Justice and Internal Affairs. Status: sourced. Sources: Eagle News: https://eagle.mn/r/12ai0RoffbL; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabinet_of_Nyam-Osoryn_Uchral https://govpedia.org/country/niger/ govpedia:niger:2026-09-15:Four new ministers are appointed: Bilaly Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Niger Four new ministers are appointed: Bilaly Elhadj Gambobo (Agriculture and Livestock), Abdourahamane Oumarou (Refoundation and Promotion of Social Values), Seyni Alzouma (Energy) and Hamani Kargne (Communication and New Information Technologies). Status: sourced. Sources: La Nouvelle Tribune: https://lanouvelletribune.info/2026/09/niger-apres-le-haut-commandement-militaire-tiani-remanie-quatre-postes-ministeriels/; KOACI: https://www.koaci.com/article/2026/09/16/niger/politique/niger-tiani-remanie-le-gouvernement-et-nomme-quatre-nouveaux-ministres_200583.html https://govpedia.org/country/indonesia/ govpedia:indonesia:2026-09-14:Suahasil Nazara is sworn in as Minister Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Indonesia Suahasil Nazara is sworn in as Minister of Finance, replacing Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa (Presidential Decree 97/P of 2026). Status: sourced. Sources: NU Online: https://www.nu.or.id/nasional/prabowo-lantik-suahasil-nazara-jadi-menteri-keuangan-gantikan-purbaya-yudhi-sadewa-jXY6E https://govpedia.org/country/kuwait/ govpedia:kuwait:2026-09-14:An Amiri decree accepts the resignation Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Kuwait An Amiri decree accepts the resignation of Commerce and Industry Minister Osama Boodai; Abdulaziz Al-Marzouq is named acting minister. Status: sourced. Sources: Qatar News Agency: https://qna.org.qa/en/News-Area/News/2026-9/14/kuwaiti-amiri-decree-accepts-commerce-ministers-resignation; General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, Kuwait: https://www.cmgs.gov.kw/CurrentMinisterialFormation.aspx https://govpedia.org/country/algeria/ govpedia:algeria:2026-09-13:The duties of Secretary of State for Afr Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Algeria The duties of Secretary of State for African Affairs Bakhta Selma Mansouri end. Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipédia: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gouvernement_Ghrieb https://govpedia.org/country/paraguay/ govpedia:paraguay:2026-09-13:Isaías Fretes, until then president of t Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Paraguay Isaías Fretes, until then president of the Social Security Institute (IPS), is appointed Minister of Public Health and Social Welfare by Decree 6889, replacing María Teresa Barán. Status: verified. Sources: Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare of Paraguay: https://www.mspbs.gov.py/elministro.html; Última Hora: https://www.ultimahora.com/quien-es-derlis-leon-el-nuevo-presidente-del-ips https://govpedia.org/country/sweden/ govpedia:sweden:2026-09-13:General election: the centre-left opposi Sun, 13 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Sweden General election: the centre-left opposition wins 176 of 349 seats; Prime Minister Kristersson announces his resignation and government formation begins. Status: sourced. Sources: The Star (Reuters): https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/09/17/sweden039s-centre-left-opposition-wins-election-as-count-completed https://govpedia.org/country/fiji/ govpedia:fiji:2026-09-12:Agni Deo Singh (NFP), Minister for Emplo Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Fiji Agni Deo Singh (NFP), Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, dies in office. Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_in_Fiji https://govpedia.org/country/albania/ govpedia:albania:2026-09-11:Klodiana Spahiu is sworn in as Minister Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Albania Klodiana Spahiu is sworn in as Minister of Health and Social Welfare, succeeding Evis Sala. Status: sourced. Sources: Balkanweb: https://www.balkanweb.com/en/klodiana-spahiu-betohet-si-ministre-e-shendetesise-dhe-mireqenies-sociale/ https://govpedia.org/country/liberia/ govpedia:liberia:2026-09-11:N. Oswald Tweh becomes Acting Minister o Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Liberia N. Oswald Tweh becomes Acting Minister of National Defense, replacing Geraldine J. George, and Stephen Marka Yekeson Jr. becomes Acting Minister of Commerce and Industry, replacing Magdalene E. Dagoseh; both outgoing ministers are to be reassigned. Betty M. Lamin-Blamo takes office as interim Minister of Justice pending Senate confirmation. Status: sourced. Sources: FrontPage Africa: https://frontpageafricaonline.com/?p=147056; Bénin Web TV: https://beninwebtv.bj/liberia-boakai-remanie-la-defense-et-le-commerce/; Bénin Web TV: https://beninwebtv.bj/en/liberia-boakai-appoints-two-interim-officials-at-the-ministry-of-justice/ https://govpedia.org/country/norway/ govpedia:norway:2026-09-11:Cabinet reshuffle in the Støre governmen Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Norway Cabinet reshuffle in the Støre government. Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St%C3%B8re_cabinet https://govpedia.org/country/nepal/ govpedia:nepal:2026-09-10:Industry Minister Gauri Kumari Yadav res Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Nepal Industry Minister Gauri Kumari Yadav resigns over remarks about gas industrialists; Deepak Kumar Sah takes over Industry, Commerce and Supplies. Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balen_Shah_cabinet https://govpedia.org/country/serbia/ govpedia:serbia:2026-09-09:President Aleksandar Vučić dissolves the Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Serbia President Aleksandar Vučić dissolves the National Assembly and calls a snap parliamentary election for 25 October 2026. Status: sourced. Sources: The Star (Reuters): https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2026/09/09/serbia039s-president-vucic-dissolves-parliament-ahead-of-snap-elections https://govpedia.org/country/dominica/ govpedia:dominica:2026-09-07:Roseau North by-election: Ashma McDougal Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Dominica Roseau North by-election: Ashma McDougall holds the seat for the Dominica Labour Party. Status: sourced. Sources: Caribbean National Weekly: https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/posts/dominica-labour-party-retains-roseau-north-seat-in-by-election https://govpedia.org/country/uzbekistan/ govpedia:uzbekistan:2026-09-07:A new post of Deputy Prime Minister and Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Uzbekistan A new post of Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Association of Mahallas, created by decree DP-186 of 5 September, takes effect; Gafurjon Mirzaev is appointed to it. Status: sourced. Sources: Lex.uz (National Database of Legislation): https://lex.uz/en/docs/8465325; UzDaily: https://www.uzdaily.uz/en/gafurjon-mirzaev-appointed-deputy-prime-minister-of-uzbekistan/ https://govpedia.org/country/kazakhstan/ govpedia:kazakhstan:2026-09-03:Deputy Prime Ministers and ministers of Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Kazakhstan Deputy Prime Ministers and ministers of the new government are appointed by presidential decree. Status: verified. Sources: Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan: https://primeminister.kz/en/government/composition/koishybayev; Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan: https://primeminister.kz/en/government/composition/zhumangarin; Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan: https://primeminister.kz/en/government/composition/takiyev; Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan: https://primeminister.kz/en/government/composition/sadenov https://govpedia.org/country/mexico/ govpedia:mexico:2026-09-03:Laura Itzel Castillo becomes Secretary o Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Mexico Laura Itzel Castillo becomes Secretary of Women; the post had had no titular head since Citlalli Hernández left on 16 April 2026. Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia (Spanish): https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabinete_de_Claudia_Sheinbaum https://govpedia.org/country/solomon-islands/ govpedia:solomon-islands:2026-09-03:Rexon Ramofafia (Finance and Treasury, r Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Solomon Islands Rexon Ramofafia (Finance and Treasury, replacing Gordon Darcy Lilo, who was removed), Alfred Tuasulia (Justice and Legal Affairs) and Nestor Ghiro (Home Affairs) are sworn in by Acting Governor-General Patterson Oti. Status: sourced. Sources: In-Depth Solomons: https://indepthsolomons.com.sb/three-new-ministers-sworn-into-cabinet/ https://govpedia.org/country/algeria/ govpedia:algeria:2026-09-02:Farid Kourtel becomes Minister of Indust Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Algeria Farid Kourtel becomes Minister of Industry and Fouzia Naama Minister Delegate for Local Authorities. Status: sourced. Sources: TSA Algérie: https://www.tsa-algerie.com/alerte-tebboune-opere-un-nouveau-remaniement-ministeriel/; Wikipédia: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gouvernement_Ghrieb https://govpedia.org/country/estonia/ govpedia:estonia:2026-09-02:The Riigikogu elects Ülle Madise Preside Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Estonia The Riigikogu elects Ülle Madise President in the first round, 71 votes to the 68 required. Status: sourced. Sources: ERR News: https://news.err.ee/1610126071/estonia-elects-new-president https://govpedia.org/country/kazakhstan/ govpedia:kazakhstan:2026-09-02:Mukhtar Tileuberdi is appointed Minister Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi is appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs by presidential decree. Status: verified. Sources: Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan: https://primeminister.kz/en/government/composition/tleuberdi https://govpedia.org/country/liberia/ govpedia:liberia:2026-09-02:The Executive Mansion announces that Min Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Liberia The Executive Mansion announces that Minister of Justice and Attorney General N. Oswald Tweh and Solicitor General Augustine Fayiah are relieved of their posts, to be reassigned; Betty M. Lamin-Blamo and Abrahim Boimah Sillah, Sr. are appointed in their place. Status: sourced. Sources: AllAfrica: https://allafrica.com/stories/202609030116.html https://govpedia.org/country/algeria/ govpedia:algeria:2026-09-01:Partial reshuffle: Mohamed Lamine Lebbou Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Algeria Partial reshuffle: Mohamed Lamine Lebbou (Finance), Sid Ali Khaldi (Agriculture), Mohamed Hattab (Labour) and Mohamed Bouslimani (Communication) replace Abdelkrim Bouzred, Yacine Oualid, Abdelhak Saihi and Zoheir Bouamama. Status: sourced. Sources: TSA Algérie: https://www.tsa-algerie.com/alerte-le-president-tebboune-remplace-quatre-ministres/; Ecofin Agency: https://www.ecofinagency.com/appointments/0209-58562-algeria-appoints-central-bank-governor-lebbou-as-finance-minister; Wikipédia: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gouvernement_Ghrieb https://govpedia.org/country/guatemala/ govpedia:guatemala:2026-09-01:Edwin Josué Castellanos López becomes Mi Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Guatemala Edwin Josué Castellanos López becomes Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, succeeding Patricia Orantes. Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia (Spanish): https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabinete_de_Bernardo_Ar%C3%A9valo https://govpedia.org/country/zambia/ govpedia:zambia:2026-09-01:Hakainde Hichilema and Vice President Mu Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT Zambia Hakainde Hichilema and Vice President Mutale Nalumango are sworn in for the 2026–2031 term at National Heroes Stadium, Lusaka. Status: sourced. Sources: AllAfrica (from Daily News, Tanzania): https://allafrica.com/stories/202609020720.html; Zambian Observer: https://zambianobserver.com/president-hichilema-and-his-running-mate-w-k-muntale-nalumango-have-officially-been-sworn-in-as-president-and-vice-president-of-the-republic-of-zambia-for-the-2026-2031-term-respectively/ https://govpedia.org/country/kazakhstan/ govpedia:kazakhstan:2026-08-31:Olzhas Bektenov is reappointed Prime Min Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Kazakhstan Olzhas Bektenov is reappointed Prime Minister after the Kurultai approves his candidacy, forming the Second Bektenov Government. Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olzhas_Bektenov; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Bektenov_Government https://govpedia.org/country/solomon-islands/ govpedia:solomon-islands:2026-08-31:Home Affairs Minister Manasseh Maelanga, Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Solomon Islands Home Affairs Minister Manasseh Maelanga, Justice Minister Clezy Rore and Commerce, Industries, Labour and Immigration Minister Harry Kuma resign from the Cabinet; Maelanga files a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Wale, later withdrawn. Status: sourced. Sources: Pacific Media Network: https://pmn.co.nz/read/political/three-ministers-quit-as-solomon-islands-pm-wale-faces-no-confidence-vote; Radio Free Asia: https://www.rfa.org/english/pacific/2026/09/08/no-confidence-withdrawn-solomon-islands/ https://govpedia.org/country/guinea-bissau/ govpedia:guinea-bissau:2026-08-30:A constitutional referendum approves a n Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Guinea-Bissau A constitutional referendum approves a new constitution expanding presidential powers, according to the electoral commission; the main opposition party, PAIGC, called for a boycott. Status: disputed. Sources: Al Jazeera: https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/1/guinea-bissau-referendum-nods-to-expansion-of-presidential-powers; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horta_Inta-A_Na_Man https://govpedia.org/country/saint-kitts-and-nevis/ govpedia:saint-kitts-and-nevis:2026-08-30:Prime Minister Terrance Drew is admitted Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew is admitted to hospital and later flown abroad for treatment of a stroke; Deputy Prime Minister Geoffrey Hanley serves as Acting Prime Minister during his absence. Status: sourced. Sources: ZIZ Broadcasting Corporation: https://zizonline.com/drew-cleared-to-return-to-full-duty/; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terrance_Drew https://govpedia.org/country/ghana/ govpedia:ghana:2026-08-29:Mahama Ayariga and Zanetor Agyeman-Rawli Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Ghana Mahama Ayariga and Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings are sworn in as ministers after approval by Parliament. Status: sourced. Sources: Ghana News Agency: https://gna.org.gh/2026/08/mahama-swears-in-ayariga-and-dr-agyeman-rawlings-as-ministers/; Graphic Online: https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/president-mahama-swears-in-ayariga-zanetor-as-ministers.html https://govpedia.org/country/niger/ govpedia:niger:2026-08-29:Soldiers mutiny at Air Base 101 in Niame Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Niger Soldiers mutiny at Air Base 101 in Niamey; the authorities describe a mutiny attempt and announce it has been contained, while some reports call it a coup attempt. Status: sourced. Sources: Sahara Reporters: https://saharareporters.com/2026/08/30/niger-republic-arrests-dozens-soldiers-over-attempted-coup-nigeria-calls-constitutional; La Presse (Tunis) via AllAfrica: https://fr.allafrica.com/stories/202609010269.html https://govpedia.org/country/north-korea/ govpedia:north-korea:2026-08-29:No Kwang-chol is dismissed as Minister o Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT North Korea No Kwang-chol is dismissed as Minister of National Defence in a military leadership reshuffle and replaced by Kim Song-gi, director of the KPA General Political Bureau, according to KCNA as reported by the Taipei Times. Status: sourced. Sources: Taipei Times: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2026/08/31/2003863408 https://govpedia.org/country/tanzania/ govpedia:tanzania:2026-08-29:Deogratius Ndejembi, Minister for Energy Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Tanzania Deogratius Ndejembi, Minister for Energy, is sworn in as Vice President after Parliament approved him 324–0; he replaces Emmanuel Nchimbi, who resigned and was expelled from CCM. Status: verified. Sources: The Citizen: https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/tanzania-swears-in-new-vice-president-ndejembi-5575356; Vice President's Office, United Republic of Tanzania: https://www.vpo.go.tz/ https://govpedia.org/country/china/ govpedia:china:2026-08-28:The NPC Standing Committee removes Lu Zh Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT China The NPC Standing Committee removes Lu Zhiyuan as Minister of Civil Affairs and appoints Li Changguan. Status: sourced. Sources: CGTN: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-30/China-passes-healthcare-security-law-key-appointments-made-1Q1mMUNTFdu/share_amp.html https://govpedia.org/country/kazakhstan/ govpedia:kazakhstan:2026-08-28:The first Bektenov Government resigns ah Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Kazakhstan The first Bektenov Government resigns ahead of the new Kurultai's first session. Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Bektenov_Government; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bektenov_Government https://govpedia.org/country/moldova/ govpedia:moldova:2026-08-28:Claudiu Năsui (Economic Development and Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Moldova Claudiu Năsui (Economic Development and Digitalization) and Eugeniu Osmochescu (Agriculture and Food Industry) are sworn in as ministers. Status: verified. Sources: Government of the Republic of Moldova: https://gov.md/index.php/en/comunicate-de-presa/ministers-claudiu-nasui-and-eugen-osmochescu-sworn-today https://govpedia.org/country/georgia/ govpedia:georgia:2026-08-27:Mamuka Mdinaradze resigns as Deputy Prim Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Georgia Mamuka Mdinaradze resigns as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Regional Development and leaves politics. Status: sourced. Sources: JAMnews: https://jam-news.net/georgian-minister-quits-politics/; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamuka_Mdinaradze https://govpedia.org/country/ghana/ govpedia:ghana:2026-08-26:Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum becomes Minister Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Ghana Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum becomes Minister for Labour, Employment and Job Creation; Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo moves from Labour to Minister of State for Special Initiatives. Status: sourced. Sources: Ghana News Agency: https://gna.org.gh/2026/08/president-mahama-makes-further-ministerial-changes-2/; Graphic Online: https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/politics/ghana-news-president-mahama-reassigns-pelpuo-agyekum-genfi-in-reshuffle.html https://govpedia.org/country/bolivia/ govpedia:bolivia:2026-08-25:Christian Andrés Morales Burgos becomes Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Bolivia Christian Andrés Morales Burgos becomes Minister of Economy and Public Finance. Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia (Spanish): https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gobierno_de_Rodrigo_Paz; CRHoy (EFE): https://crhoy.com/mundo/bolivia-cambia-a-su-ministro-de-economia-en-medio-de-una-grave-crisis/ https://govpedia.org/country/kazakhstan/ govpedia:kazakhstan:2026-08-23:Election of the 145-member Kurultai; Ädi Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Kazakhstan Election of the 145-member Kurultai; Ädilet wins 110 seats. Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Kazakh_legislative_election https://govpedia.org/country/bangladesh/ govpedia:bangladesh:2026-08-21:Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, elected by Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Bangladesh Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, elected by Parliament on 20 August (255 votes to 88), is sworn in as President, leaving the Local Government ministry. Status: sourced. Sources: Prothom Alo: https://en.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/government/whhn66sqaq; The Financial Express: https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/national/mirza-fakhrul-sworn-in-as-president https://govpedia.org/country/bangladesh/ govpedia:bangladesh:2026-08-21:Cabinet expanded: Abdul Moyeen Khan, And Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Bangladesh Cabinet expanded: Abdul Moyeen Khan, Andaleeve Rahman and Sa Ching Pru sworn in as ministers, Rashiduzzaman Millat promoted from minister of state to minister, and two new ministers of state. Status: sourced. Sources: The Daily Star: https://www.thedailystar.net/news/governance/news/pm-tarique-expands-cabinet-5-new-members-promotes-one-minister-4253471 https://govpedia.org/country/bolivia/ govpedia:bolivia:2026-08-21:Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinoza l Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Bolivia Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinoza leaves office after censure by the Legislative Assembly. Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia (Spanish): https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gobierno_de_Rodrigo_Paz; CRHoy (EFE): https://crhoy.com/mundo/bolivia-cambia-a-su-ministro-de-economia-en-medio-de-una-grave-crisis/ https://govpedia.org/country/botswana/ govpedia:botswana:2026-08-19:Noah Salakae leaves the Ministry of Tran Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Botswana Noah Salakae leaves the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure; assistant minister Keoagile Atamelang becomes minister (the Cabinet of Botswana page dates the appointment 21 August 2026). Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boko_cabinet; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabinet_of_Botswana https://govpedia.org/country/hungary/ govpedia:hungary:2026-08-19:András Baka, elected by the National Ass Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Hungary András Baka, elected by the National Assembly on 11 August 2026, takes office as President of the Republic. Status: sourced. Sources: The Kyiv Independent: https://kyivindependent.com/hungarian-parliament-elects-new-president-after-dismissal-of-orban-ally/; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/President_of_Hungary https://govpedia.org/country/samoa/ govpedia:samoa:2026-08-18:Prime Minister Schmidt announces Cabinet Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Samoa Prime Minister Schmidt announces Cabinet changes in Parliament: he takes over the Works Ministry previously held by Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo, and Tea Toala Peato is sworn in as Minister of the Legislative Assembly and the Office of the Ombudsman. Status: sourced. Sources: Samoa Observer: https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/121569; Pacific Islands News Association (PINA): https://pina.com.fj/2026/08/18/oldest-sitting-mp-tea-toala-peato-appointed-to-samoa-cabinet/ https://govpedia.org/country/zambia/ govpedia:zambia:2026-08-18:The Electoral Commission of Zambia decla Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Zambia The Electoral Commission of Zambia declares President Hakainde Hichilema re-elected in the first round; runner-up Brian Mundubile rejects the result. Reported vote shares differ (about 60–61% for Hichilema). Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Zambian_general_election https://govpedia.org/country/tonga/ govpedia:tonga:2026-08-17:Cabinet reshuffle: Tevita Fatafehi Pulok Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Tonga Cabinet reshuffle: Tevita Fatafehi Puloka (Infrastructure), Vika Sivoki Lavemaau (Finance) and Dr Siale ʻAkauʻola (Health) receive Royal Warrants and are sworn in on 18 August; Siaosi Sovaleni moves from Health to Public Enterprises and Tourism. Status: sourced. Sources: Matangi Tonga: https://matangitonga.to/node/41203; Pacific Islands News Association (PINA): https://pina.com.fj/2026/08/18/tongan-leader-backs-renewed-blood-as-three-ministers-join-cabinet/; Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabinet_of_Tonga; Matangi Tonga: https://matangitonga.to/node/41213 https://govpedia.org/country/dominican-republic/ govpedia:dominican-republic:2026-08-16:By Decree 554-26, Víctor Bisonó Haza mov Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Dominican Republic By Decree 554-26, Víctor Bisonó Haza moves from Housing to become Minister of Foreign Affairs, succeeding Roberto Álvarez, and Jean Luis Rodríguez becomes Minister of Housing, Habitat and Buildings. Status: sourced. Sources: Revista Mercado: https://revistamercado.do/politica/el-presidente-abinader-reorganiza-el-gobierno-y-anuncia-mas-cambios/ https://govpedia.org/country/chile/ govpedia:chile:2026-08-14:Francisco Riveros replaces Natalia Duco Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Chile Francisco Riveros replaces Natalia Duco as Minister of Sport. Status: sourced. Sources: Wikipedia (Spanish): https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anexo:Gabinetes_ministeriales_del_gobierno_de_Jos%C3%A9_Antonio_Kast https://govpedia.org/country/honduras/ govpedia:honduras:2026-08-13:Héctor Ordóñez takes office as Secretary Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT Honduras Héctor Ordóñez takes office as Secretary of State for Strategy and Communications, replacing José Augusto Argueta, who was dismissed by the President. Status: sourced. Sources: Infobae: https://www.infobae.com/honduras/2026/08/13/hector-ordonez-asume-como-ministro-de-estrategia-y-comunicaciones-del-gobierno-de-nasry-asfura/; El Heraldo: https://www.elheraldo.hn/portada/destituyen-jose-argueta-ministro-comunicaciones-estrategia-BN31696214