Introducing the 24th edition of The PEP Weekly Digest, where we present to you the most recent updates and news on the global political stage.

Recent and upcoming elections influence the worldwide political landscape in eight nations, slated between October 22nd and December 17th. These elections hold significant importance, as they will determine the direction and governance of each respective country’s future.

One noteworthy event has occurred in Algeria, where Nadir Larbaoui has been appointed as the new Prime Minister.

Shifting our focus to Canada, where Edith Dumont has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Province.

In Croatia, Mario Banozic has been sacked as the Minister of Defense.

In the realm of regulatory affairs, The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) updated recommendations to equip law enforcement and financial units with enhanced tools to target and seize criminal assets, bolstering their ability for effective asset recovery and prosecution.

Shifting our attention to legal advancements, A military court in Myanmar sentenced Lt. Gen. Soe Htut, a senior member of the country’s ruling junta until recently, to five years in prison for abusing his authority and accepting bribes.