As violent anti-government protests enter their fourth week, Sudan appears headed toward political paralysis, with drawn-out unrest across the country.
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DR Congo Candidate Fayulu Challenges Election Results in Court
DRC opposition candidate Martin Fayulu challenges election results in court, claiming he defeated opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi by a wide margin.
Authoritarian-Overstretch Led to the Recent Gabon Coup Attempt
The coup attempt in Gabon was the result of authoritarian-overstretch as frustrations increase against the Bongo dynasty and the coup failed due to lack of widespread support.
Post-Coup Gabon Crackdown on Civil Society and Opposition Underway
Global rights groups concerned by Gabon government’s targeting of human rights defenders and opposition members for military coup attempt.
Suitcase Full of Cash Stolen From Mugabe’s Residence
Three people have appeared in court facing charges of stealing $150,000 from former president Mugabe’s homestead in Zvimba communal lands, Mashonaland West.
A Bloody Day of Protest in Sudan
Yesterday’s protest was bloody in Sudan as government security forces suppressed protesters, killing at least three protesters and injuring several others.
In Major Change, Zimbabwe Doctors Call Off 40-Day Strike
Doctors in Zimbabwe call off 40 day strike and the government says the strike resulted in patients “unnecessarily” suffering and some dying.
South Africa’s ANC Facing Factionalism Ahead of Vote
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) celebrated its anniversary this week by counting the party’s successes in the past 25 years.
DR Congo’s Tshisekedi Declared Winner As Opponent Cries Foul
The runner-up of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidential election is dismissing the official results showing Felix Tshisekedi winning as a sham.
Sudan’s Bashir Vows to Stay in Power as Protests Rage Nearby
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir vows he would stay in power, as protesters massed a few miles away calling for him to quit over an economic crisis.