Demonstrators in Sudan’s capital are defying attempts by the military to break up their ongoing protest, and demanding civilian leadership.
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5 Algerian Billionaires Arrested in Anti-Graft Investigation
Five Algerian billionaires, some closer to former president Abdelaziz who quit over mass protests, have been arrested as part of anti-graft investigation.
Uganda Disperses Backers of Lawmaker with Presidential Ambitions
Ugandan police fired teargas to disperse supporters of popular musician and lawmaker Bobi Wine after they gathered at a beach resort near Kampala.
Sudan’s Military Warns Protesters to Clear Barricades as Talks Break Down
Sudan’s military warns protesters who plan to call for bigger demonstration and vowed to continue until power returns to civilian rule, to clear barricades.
Democracy in Africa: Towards a League of Free African States (LOFAS)
Renewed aspirations for democracy in Africa could more effectively be promoted by a joint leadership of free African States than by external conditionality. Africa’s salvation must come from within Africa.
Sudan Party Officials Arrested as Bashir Inquiry Begins
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.
Sudanese Political Cartoonist Seeks Lasting Change with Iconic Images
After the Sudanese military ousted al-Bashir as president and seized control of the country, protesters continue to demand representation and civilian rule.
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.
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.