Burkina Faso’s silent purge: Voices vanish under junta rule
Arrests of journalists and judges mark Burkina Faso’s latest move to silence dissent and consolidate control. According to RFI on...
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Uganda: Presidential candidacy confirmed by long-term leader
Uganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled since 1986, has confirmed his presidential candidacy in January's elections, the Associated Press...
Burundi’s elections leave opposition without representation
On June 11th, Burundi’s ruling party, the CNDD-FDD, won all 100 seats in the latest legislative elections, according to official...
Tunisia’s democracy faces breaking point
The future of Tunisian democracy hangs in the balance after former Prime Minister Ali Laarayedh was sentenced to 34 years...
Tunisia’s opposition slams trial of political leaders
Tunisia’s National Salvation Front (NSFT) has denounced the trial of several high-profile political figures under the case dubbed “Conspiracy against...
Tunisia: Union rejects move to silence journalist’s election coverage
Tunisian society continues to hit back at the Saied government’s thirst for authoritarianism, with the most recent display of discontent...
Tunisia: only three candidates accepted for presidential election
Claims of democracy fading in Tunisia may appear to be true as the nation’s electoral commission announced on August 10th...
