Sudanese authorities have arrested top members of former ruling party of ousted President al-Bashir, a move that can force the military to hand power.
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Algiers Court Summons Former PM in Public Funds Probe
Algiers court summons former PM Ahmed Ouyahia and current Finance Minister Mohamed Loukal, Bouteflika’s two close associates, in public funds probe.
Comedian Wins Landslide Victory in Ukraine Presidential Election
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, wins landslide victory in the Ukrainian presidential election Sunday, with exit polls showing he received about 73% of the vote.
Egypt Referendum on Extending Sissi’s Rule Riddled with Irregularities
As voters lined up outside the polls in Cairo Saturday, music blared and some among the crowds danced and waved Egyptian flags.
Cameroonian Women Call on Government to Stop Anglophone War
Hundreds of Cameroonian women gathered in capital this week to urge government to stop the killings in the country’s Anglophone separatist western regions.
Masses Return to Algeria’s Streets, Demanding Radical Reform
Masses returned to Algeria’s streets Friday to press demands for sweeping democratic change well beyond former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s resignation.
Sudan’s Protest Leaders to Announce Civilian Council
Leaders of Sudan’s ongoing protest have stepped up pressure on the transitional military council that this month replaced ousted President Omar al-Bashir.
Tensions Flare With Italy’s Ruling Coalition Over Corruption
Italy’s deputy Transport Minister Armando Siri placed under investigation becoming latest political pawn in Italy’s uneasy ruling coalition over corruption.
Jailed Iranian Journalist Gets Appeal Hearing After Months of Isolation
Iranian court has held appeal hearing for jailed Iranian journalist and rights activist who faces 12-year prison sentence for criticizing Iran’s judiciary.
Study: Authoritarian Leaders Fuel Hatred Toward Journalists Worldwide
A report concludes disdain for journalists throughout the world has increased during the past year, due primarily to the behavior of authoritarian leaders.