Shiite protesters took to the streets of Bahrain on Wednesday to mark the seventh anniversary of the Arab Spring
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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
Doctors brave Algerian protest ban and march in capital
Some 1,000 striking trainee doctors marched in Algeria’s capital to demand the scrapping of compulsory public service
The World Must Act On Cambodia’s Crackdown on Dissent
Cambodia’s ruling party has launched a swift, ruthless and far-reaching crackdown on all forms of dissent
VIDEO: Event Celebrates 100 Years of Women Voting
Earlier today, a British university held an event to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of women’s suffrage in England
Azerbaijan opposition vow to boycott snap presidential vote
Azerbaijan’s main opposition parties pledged to boycott a snap election expected to extend the rule of dictator Aliyev