France’s Constitutional Council cleared the way for former president Nicolas to be tried over alleged illegal financing failed re-election campaign in 2012.
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Algeria’s President: From Freedom Fighter to Public Enemy
He fought to free Algeria from colonizer France, he reconciled his war-ravaged nation and he negotiated with a famed terrorist.
Paris Exhibit Traces Post-Colonial Migration Through Music
Paris exhibit traces post colonial migration through music as crisis surround Britain’s exit from the European Union intensify divisions on the continent.
Iran Urged Again to Free Human Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh
France ordered Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin released and warned Tehran that its nuclear accord does not give it a blank cheque on human rights.
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.
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.
Observers Warn of Worrying Decline in Oman’s Press Freedom
Oman will be a “special guest” at the 2019 Paris Book Fair from the 15-19 March 2019, despite banning books at the Muscat International Book Fair.
Ahead of Election, Tech Could Unite Europe’s Populist Groups
The sharing of the Rousseau technology marks the most brazen attempt to date to internationalize Europe’s populist movements.
Equatorial Guinea Rights Lawyer Bourdon is Facing Bogus Charges
Equatorial Guinea rights lawyer Bourdon is facing bogus charges of laundering money and financing “terrorism and proliferation of arms trafficking”.
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.