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Governance news — August 19, 2026

Publications tagged with Governance published on August 19, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

4 publications

  1. PoliticsCorruptionGovernance

    Abelardo De La Espriella Hands Over 'White Book' of Corruption Findings to Prosecutor's Office

    President Abelardo De La Espriella handed over the 'White Book', also referred to as the 'Book of Truth', containing more than 80 corruption allegations against the previous government of Gustavo Petro. The book includes allegations of irregular contracts, creation of parallel payrolls, and anomalies in finances. The Prosecutor's Office will analyze the complaints. Gustavo Petro reacted to the publication, stating that the book does not constitute a crime and asked ministers to respond to the points presented. The document also sparked reactions from Senator Iván Cepeda and former officials of the Petro administration.
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  2. WorldGovernanceAfricaMiddle East

    Kenya, Türkiye Boost Trade, Parliamentary Ties

    Kenya and Türkiye are strengthening their relationship by focusing on trade, investment, and parliamentary cooperation. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and a delegation from the Türkiye–Kenya Parliamentary Friendship Group discussed ways to eliminate trade barriers and promote opportunities for increased trade, investment, and economic cooperation. The Speaker also commended Türkiye's role in peace efforts in Somalia and the Middle East. The visit by the Turkish parliamentary delegation included high-level engagements aimed at strengthening Parliament-to-Parliament relations and broader bilateral cooperation.
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  3. WorldLawRegulatorsGovernanceMiddle East

    Yemeni Armed Forces Impose Three Key Equations Against Saudi Arabia

    The Yemeni Armed Forces have reached a level of strength where they can impose three equations on Saudi Arabia: a blockade on Saudi maritime traffic, targeting Saudi military buildups, and defending Yemeni sovereignty. Since July 20, they have targeted eight Saudi oil vessels, forced 48 others to turn back, and carried out military operations targeting Saudi locations and military equipment. The operations resulted in hundreds of casualties, destroyed equipment, and sank several military vessels. The Yemeni Armed Forces warn against further escalation and demand the lifting of the siege, an end to aggression, and the withdrawal of occupiers.
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