Members of parliament from Uganda’s ruling party are backing President Museveni’s attempt to win another term, as adopted at their meeting late Sunday.
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Powerful Algerian Party Abandons Beleaguered Bouteflika
An influential Algerian party that was a long-time supporter of Abdelaziz Bouteflika has criticized the ailing president for seeking to stay in power.
Corruption Is the Pressing Issue Singled Out by Tunisian Citizens
Corruption is the pressing issue singled out by Tunisian citizens after 8 years protests which led to exit of longtime leader Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali.
No Rights Progress in Eritrea After Peace Deal With Ethiopia
U.N. experts say Eritrea’s human rights record has not changed for the better since the government signed a peace agreement with Ethiopia last year.
Hundreds of Thousands of Algerians Rally Against Bouteflika
Hundreds of thousands of Algerians rallied to demand the immediate resignation of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, fighting for his political survival.
Congo Suspends Seating of New Senators Following Disputed Election
President Felix’s government blocks newly-elected senators from taking office after his predecessor overwhelming had majority in the upper house.
Fresh Rallies Against al-Bashir as Sudan Secures $300M Loans
Government securing $300 million loans to address an economic crisis that has shaken Sudan makes Hundreds of Sudanese took part in anti-government .
Algerian Doctors and Students Protest Despite New Deputy PM
Algeria’s new Deputy Prime Minister Ramtane Lamamra says that President Abdel Aziz has vowed to hand over power to whoever is elected to succeed him.
Hundreds Protest in Sudan to Keep Pressure on Bashir
Hundreds protest, mostly students, took to the streets in and near Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, on Monday, keeping pressure on al-Bashir’s three-decade rule .
Algeria’s Bouteflika Defies Pressure to Step Down Immediately
Algeria’s Bouteflika defies pressure to step down immediately insisting to elect successor only after national conference and approval of new constitution.