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Namibia: Nepal gets first female prime minister after deadly unrest – News

Namibia: Nepal gets first female prime minister after deadly unrest – News

Africa Links 24 with BBC
Published on 2025-09-13 07:22:09

Nepal’s former Supreme Court chief justice Sushila Karki has become the country’s interim prime minister after deadly anti-corruption protests ousted the government.

The 73-year-old was sworn in during a brief ceremony, becoming the first woman to lead the impoverished Himalayan nation after a deal was reached with protest leaders.

More than 50 people were killed in clashes with the riot police during this week’s mass protests, sparked by a ban on social media platforms.

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