Inauguration as 47th President and Start of Second Non-Consecutive Term

2 years ago

Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States after winning the 2024 election, making him the second U.S. president to serve non-consecutive terms, and he immediately began implementing a new agenda including renewed withdrawals from international agreements and broad changes to federal executive agencies and programs.

Capitol Riot and Second Impeachment

6 years ago

A pro-Trump crowd stormed the U.S. Capitol during the certification of the 2020 election results, leading to deaths and extensive damage; Trump was subsequently impeached by the House of Representatives for incitement of insurrection, becoming the only U.S. president impeached twice, though he was acquitted by the Senate.

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Signed into Law

9 years ago

Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act into law, enacting a significant overhaul of the U.S. tax code that lowered corporate tax rates and adjusted individual income tax brackets, a central legislative achievement of his first presidency.

Inauguration as 45th President and Start of First Term

10 years ago

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States, beginning his first term in office, during which his administration pursued major tax cuts, extensive deregulation, and a hardline approach to immigration policy.

Re-elected for a Second Term

4 years ago

Was re-elected President of France, defeating Marine Le Pen and securing a second term.

Took office as President

9 years ago

Was inaugurated as President of France, becoming the youngest president in French history at age 39.

Elected President of France

9 years ago

Won the French presidential election, defeating Marine Le Pen with 66.1% of the second-round vote.

Founded En Marche!

10 years ago

Launched the centrist movement En Marche!, which became the political base for his presidential campaign.

Carney government attains majority status in Parliament

5 months ago

Following a series of floor-crossings and subsequent by-elections, Carney’s government moved from minority to majority status in the House of Commons, consolidating his parliamentary position.

First foreign visits to France and the United Kingdom

a year ago

Carney broke with established practice by making his first foreign visits as prime minister to France and the United Kingdom, aiming to strengthen mutual security and sovereignty rather than visiting the United States first.

Sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada

a year ago

Mark Carney was sworn in as the 24th Prime Minister of Canada after accepting an invitation from Governor General Mary Simon to form the 30th Canadian Ministry, succeeding Justin Trudeau.

Directive to end consumer carbon tax while maintaining rebates

a year ago

In his first act as prime minister, Carney signed a prime ministerial directive to end the consumer carbon tax by April 1 while ensuring continuation of the carbon rebate program.

Inauguration as President of Somaliland

2 years ago

Sworn in and assumed office as the sixth President of Somaliland, marking the first transfer of the presidency to a Waddani Party candidate and the beginning of his administration.[1][2][4][13][15]

Victory in the 2024 Presidential Election

2 years ago

Won the 2024 Somaliland presidential election as the Waddani candidate with about 64% of the vote, defeating incumbent Muse Bihi Abdi and securing a five‑year mandate as the sixth President of Somaliland.[1][5][14][16]

Founding of the Waddani Party

14 years ago

Founded and became leader of the Waddani Party, which grew into Somaliland’s main opposition movement and later the vehicle for his successful presidential bid.[2][5][6][9][15]

Elected Speaker of the First Elected House of Representatives

21 years ago

Elected to Somaliland’s first multi‑party House of Representatives and simultaneously chosen as Speaker, becoming the presiding officer of the inaugural elected parliament and a central figure in the territory’s democratization process.[1][2][9][10]

Leads October 2021 Military Coup and Reconstitutes Transitional Sovereignty Council

5 years ago

Al-Burhan led a military coup that removed the civilian-led government, dissolved the Sovereign Council and cabinet, and declared a state of emergency, halting Sudan’s democratic transition and consolidating his position as head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council.

Signs the Juba Peace Agreement with Rebel Groups

6 years ago

As head of state, al-Burhan signed the Juba Peace Agreement with multiple armed groups from Darfur, South Kordofan, and Blue Nile, a key attempt to end long-running internal conflicts and restructure the transitional period, including extending his tenure as Sovereign Council chair.

Assumes Chairmanship of the Sovereign Council in Power-Sharing Transition

7 years ago

Under a power-sharing agreement between military and civilian forces, the Transitional Military Council was dissolved and al-Burhan became chairman of the newly formed Sovereign Council, Sudan’s collective head of state tasked with overseeing a transition toward elections.

Appointed Chairman of the Transitional Military Council and Becomes De Facto Head of State

7 years ago

Following the ouster of President Omar al-Bashir amid mass protests, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan was appointed chairman of the Transitional Military Council, becoming Sudan’s de facto head of state and leading the initial post-Bashir military authority.