The former footballer, who took office in 2018, says he will pursue growth and peace if he wins another term in October.

The former footballer, who took office in 2018, says he will pursue growth and peace if he wins another term in October.
Journalists find it difficult to report in Hong Kong after imposition of national security law and crackdown on media.
Rebel fighters conducted separate attacks on Sunday and Monday, including 15 men killed after a minibus was stopped.
Next month’s meeting is focused on maritime security and will include exercises to tackle smuggling.
US will continue to prop up ‘status quo’, analysts say, as Blinken visits region following spate of deadly attacks.
Application for six-month US visa comes as Jair Bolsonaro faces accusations he helped incite riot in Brazil’s capital.
German minister says Brazil’s new government offers ‘great chance’ to protect rainforest after widespread destruction.
Structural changes are desperately needed, advocates say, as the US deals with another case of fatal police violence.
Top US diplomat pays tribute to Israeli victims of attack in Jerusalem without mentioning Palestinians killed by Israel.
Leader of India’s main opposition party concludes cross-country ‘unity’ march in Kashmir.
Move comes after Zelenskyy adviser appeared to directly link Ukraine with attack on military facility in central Iran.
Turkey and Hungary are the only members of the 30-nation alliance yet to approve the Nordic nations’ application.
Ruling party says President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih won the vote, but his rival has alleged fraud and is yet to concede.
Nadhim Zahawi’s dismissal comes after a probe into his tax affairs found a serious breach of the ministerial code.