### [2021-04-4](/feed/2021/04/4/index.md)

##### 2021 Kosovan presidential election
# The Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo elects Vjosa Osmani as the President of Kosovo. 

Kosovo's parliament has appointed a 38-year-old U.S.-educated female law professor and candidate of the ruling Vetevendosje party as the country's new president, following an election in February.


### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-kosovo-president/kosovo-parliament-elects-vjosa-osmani-as-new-national-president-idUSKBN2BR0N2) [Image](https://static.reuters.com/resources/r/?m=02&d=20210404&t=2&i=1557287438&r=LYNXMPEH330DX&w=800)

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