After more than two months of near-daily protests in Khartoum and across Sudan, President Omar al-Bashir emergency decrees bring more repression.
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Thousands of Algerians Gather in Largest Protests Yet
There is a once-in-a-generation protest movement underway in Algeria against the rule of 82 year-old Abdelaziz Bouteflika. Which side are you on?
Algeria Veterans Back Protests Demanding End to Bouteflika’s Rule
Algerian independence war veterans said protesters demanding ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika step down after 20 years in power.
Is Algeria Turning Green or Staying Red?
Algeria has long been a gangster state so now these angry youngsters have taken to the streets in large numbers. Most of the population is very poor, half are under 30 and 29% are unemployed.
Streets of Khartoum Deserted in Response to Call for Strike
Streets of Khartoum and its sister city Omdurman deserted indicating the strike call was being observed by the overwhelming majority of the population.
Former Colonial Power France Silent on Algerian Protests
In recent weeks, French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken out forcefully in favor of the European Union and Venezuela’s opposition protests.
Liberia Police Charge Son of ex-Leader in Banknote Scandal
Liberian police charged 61-year-old son of country’s ex-president, Ellen Johnson, in connection with banknote scandal worth millions of U.S. dollars.
British Museum Agrees to Return Emperor’s Hair to Ethiopia
Two locks of hair belonging to Ethiopian Emperor Tewodros will be repatriated after request from Addis Ababa, the National Army Museum in Britain announced.
French Algerians Join Protest Against Bouteflika Re-Election Bid
Protests are continuing in Algeria against another term for ailing leader Abdelaziz and though he’s promises not to serve his full time if reelected.
Former Mauritanian Slaves Unshackled Yet Far From Free
The Global Slavery Index, published annually by human rights group Walk Free Foundation, estimates that 2 percent of the population are still enslaved.