African National Congress leader Ramaphosa is set to be chosen by parliament as South Africa’s new president
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Egypt arrests critic and ex-presidential candidate Abul Fotouh
Egyptian police arrested on Wednesday a leading government critic and party leader Abdel Moneim Abul Fotouh along with five of his aides, security officials said. The reason for the arrest of Abul Fotouh, a candidate in the 2012 presidential election, was not immediately clear. It comes after the arrest of a party deputy leader and […]
Ethiopian Blogger Nega Freed in Mass Release of Prisoners
The Ethiopian government has released Eskinder Nega and several prominent opposition figures from prison
Embattled South African President Zuma Resigns
Jacob Zuma resigned “with immediate effect” late Wednesday heeding orders by the ruling African National Congress
Protests across Bahrain on 7th anniversary of Arab Spring
Shiite protesters took to the streets of Bahrain on Wednesday to mark the seventh anniversary of the Arab Spring
VIDEO: Panel discusses Iran’s political future after the protests
Analysts are divided over whether the Iranian system can profit from the protests to enact meaningful reforms
Kenyan Lawyers Display Yellow Ribbons in Post-Vote Protest
Kenyan lawyers are donning yellow ribbons on their arms to protest what they say are violations of the rule of law
Egypt arrests former anti-corruption chief Hisham Geneina
Hisham Geneina was an aide to Sami Anan arrested for illegally announcing his intention to stand in election
Local Media: South Africa’s Jacob Zuma out within 48 hours
South Africa’s Jacob Zuma’s ANC party has resolved to “recall” him as head of state, local media reported
Questioning plans for DR Congo electronic voting scheme
DR Congo elections on December 23 that are expected to pave the way to the first peaceful transfer of power