By Beatrice Siviero • May 28, 2023
The independence-era hero was the country's very first president and one of the main conflict-era figures who still dominate the Timorese political landscape. With a popular victory on last weekend's ballot, Gusmao will face daunting challenges as the likely next head of government

By Sophie Raynor • Jun 20, 2018
Timor-Leste has named former resistance leader and president Taur Matan Ruak as the country’s new prime minister, ending weeks of speculation as coalition Change for Progress Alliance (AMP) organised its government following a 12 May election victory