Sudan revokes credentials of at least six journalists working for international news outlets, including Qatar-based broadcaster Al-Jazeera amid protests.
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Bashir Heads to Qatar as Protests Rock Sudan
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is set to arrive in Qatar, his first overseas trip since widespread anti-government protests rocked the nation.
Zimbabwe Used Systematic Torture to Quell Public Protests
Zimbabwe army and police used systematic torture to quell public protests which got 8 people killed in the aftermath of January 14th disturbances.
Ethiopia Pardons 13,000 Accused of Treason or Terrorism
Abiy’s Ethiopia pardons more than 13,000 people in the past six months who had been accused of treason or terrorism, state-affiliated media said on Tuesday.
Slain Journalist Mohamed Ben Khalifa Captured Libya’s Turmoil
Slain journalist Ben Khalifa, captured Libya’s turmoil as ferocious militias fight for control as well as humanitarian tragedy of waves of people fleeing.
DR Congo President Has Officially Won, But Can he Govern?
By all official measures, Felix Tshisekedi has won the presidency of the Democratic Republic of Congo. But would the president elect be able to govern?
France Accused of Impoverishing Africa Through Colonial-Era Currency
France accused of manipulating the economies of African countries that use the CFA franc, a colonial-era currency backed by the French treasury.
Sudan Police Clash with Demonstrators in Fresh Protests
Sudan police clashed with demonstrators in fresh protests calling on longtime ruler Omar al-Bashir to step down, activists said.
Congo Calm After Court Upholds Tshisekedi’s Election Win
Congo’s capital was calm Sunday with residents attending church after Constitutional Court confirmed the presidential election victory of Felix Tshisekedi.
Billionaire Mo Ibrahim Calls on Sudan to Stop Protest Crackdown
Sudanese-British billionaire Mo Ibrahim calls on president al-Bashir to stop deadly crackdown of 30 year rule protest going on for over a month now.