This law is the first major legislative reform measure that PM Abiy Ahmed has taken toward ensuring an open operating environment for civil society.
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Mexican Radio Journalist Jesus Eugenio Ramos Shot Dead in Tabasco
Mexican radio journalist shot dead in Tabasco state on Saturday, marking second killing of a journalist this year as country grapples with record violence.
Latest Haiti Protests Target President’s Home and Battle Police
Protesters clash with police Saturday, leaving one demonstrator dead in the third straight day of demonstrations against economic mismanagement .
Ex-Malaysia PM Razak on Charm Offensive Before Graft Trial
Ex-Malaysia P.M pleaded not guilty to charges of criminal breach of trust, abuse of power and money laundering, over suspected multibillion-dollar fraud.
As Rwanda’s Kagame Steps Down, Egypt Takes Helm at African Union
As Rwanda’s Kagame steps down, the baton is passes to Egypt’s el-Sissi, seen as more likely to focus on security issues than expanding powers of body.
Swiss Democracy is Leaving Minorities and Women Under-Represented
Democracy bases its legitimacy on the promise to adequately and appropriately represent the population. Switzerland’s system reveals some shortcomings.
More Papuan Political Activists Being Held in Prison by Indonesia
Indonesian authorities should release and drop treason charges against three Papuan activists for peaceful advocacy in the Papua mining town of Timika.
6 Arrests in Killing of Ghana Journalist Who Exposed FIFA Official
6 arrested and released on bail in killing of Ghanaian undercover journalist who exposed a high-ranking official at FIFA as corrupt, police said on Friday.
Stalled Fertility Declines Linked to Women’s Education in Africa
Stalled fertility declines linked to disruptions in women’s education in Africa according to study by journal Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences.
Ukraine’s 44 Presidential Candidates Set All-Time Record
Ukraine’s election officials say they have registered 44 presidential contenders, an all-time record for nation with comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy on runoff.