Appointments

President José Antonio Kast's government used one of its 'silver bullets' to directly appoint lawyer Fernando Riveros as the new superintendent of the Health Superintendency. Riveros, with prior experience in the agency, officially presented himself at the institution's facilities this Wednesday.

19. marts 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Banco de Bogotá's board accepted César Prado Villegas's resignation from the presidency for personal reasons after more than two years. Jorge Castaño Gutiérrez will serve as interim president while a permanent successor is selected.

President William Ruto and several cabinet secretaries have announced new appointments and reappointments to various state boards and committees. The moves, detailed in a January 30 gazette notice, aim to strengthen leadership in key government institutions. Most terms last three years, effective from dates including February 4.

29. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

President William Ruto has appointed Ida Odinga, widow of Raila Odinga, as Kenya's ambassador to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The appointment has sparked discussions on the growing trend of allocating government positions to politicians' families. This occurs in a country grappling with high unemployment.

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Hon. Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole for appointment as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, alongside 35 other candidates for various judicial offices.

12. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Laurence Marion, a 49-year-old senior civil servant, has been selected to lead the secrétariat général du gouvernement, succeeding Claire Landais. Her appointment will be formalized in the council of ministers on January 14. This key role, attached to Matignon, is crucial for implementing government decisions amid political instability.