A political crisis is taking place in the English-speaking provinces of Cameroon, situated in the country’s western provinces, near the Nigeria border.
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Egypt Parliament Moving to Extend Presidential Term Limits
Egypt’s parliament advanced a proposal to amend the constitution in a way that could allow President Abdel-Fattah to stay in office well beyond 2022.
Sudanese Security Forces Use Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters
Sudanese security forces used tear gas on hundreds of lawyers pushing for the release of activists detained during recent anti-government protests.
Mothers of Jailed Chinese Rights Defenders Speak Out
In recent weeks, hopes have been dashed for the mothers of two jailed Chinese rights defenders to reunite with their sons – Liu Feiyue and Huang Qi.
Chinese Rights Defenders Tell Their Stories of Government Harassment
Chinese rights defenders tell stories of how government authorities have intensified their efforts against activists while subjecting them to harassment.
Ex-PM and President Trade Corruption Accusations in Ukraine Campaign
Former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who is running for president in next month’s election, accused incumbent Petro Poroshenko of corruption.
Iranian Women See New Opportunities Alongside Old Barriers
Saba was just 25 when she left her design job in New York to work on a project renovating an art gallery back in her hometown Tehran.
UN Must Act to End China’s Mass Detentions in Xinjiang
The United Nations Human Rights Council should adopt a resolution establishing an international fact-finding mission to Xinjiang.
How Social Media and the Internet Transformed Nigerian Elections
Tech has become instrumental in pushing political propaganda and also in exposing the atrocities and schemes of elected officials and political aspirants.
How Ugandan Bobi Wine’s Nonviolence Echoes US Civil Rights Struggle
Ssentamu with stage name Bobi Wine’s activism emerged from his music, which carried strong political messages long before he sought public office.