Algeria’s vote: a litmus test of democratic accountability
Algeria faces a decisive political moment since the pro-democracy Hirak movement of 2019. The established parties, power and government face...
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Mali: Political opponents denounce “terror strategy” used by authorities
The political opposition leader, Ismael Sacko, spoke to RFI on June 15th, denouncing a “strategy of terror” implemented...
Algerian opposition faces uncertainty and hope in sight of elections
The next Algerian parliamentary elections hold a lot of stakes, as the opposition faintly hopes for change, while the establishment...
Heavy gunfire erupts in Somali capital ahead of opposition protests
Residents of Somalia's capital reported a night of fear and disruption after heavy gunfire and clashes broke out across Mogadishu...
Algeria: Can the opposition challenge the status quo?
On the 2nd of July, Algerians will be called upon to vote in the parliamentary elections. Hope for change is...
Tunisian opposition leader sentenced to 12-year jail
The leader of the opposition Free Destourian Party Abir Moussi has received a 12-year jail sentence from a Tunisian court,...
Human Rights Watch calls Tunisian ‘conspiracy’ trials unjust
On November 14th, the Human Rights Watch called for Tunisian authorities to overturn their conspiracy trial convictions, which they qualified...
Tunisia: Trial of 40 opposition figures postponed
The appeal trial of over 40 opposition figures opened in Tunisia on 27th October, but was quickly deferred due to...
Early results show Ivory Coast president re-elected for fourth term
On October 27th, provisional results for the Ivory Coast's elections unveiled that President Alassane Ouattara was elected for a fourth...
Cameroon: Protests turn violent to oppose president’s re-election
On October 27th, Cameroon's 92-year-old president, Paul Biya, was re-elected with a 53% majority for his eighth term without interruption....
Daughter of Tunisian ex-dictator Ben Ali arrested in France
The events relating to the 2011 Tunisian revolution are still emerging as Halima Ben Ali, the daughter of the ex-dictator...
Argentina’s opposition denounces alleged UK – Falklands deal
Argentina’s legislative opposition has condemned a secret military meeting between President Javier Milei and the UK revealed by The Economist,...
Tunisia: trials of opposition politicians continues
A Tunisian court has sentenced a prominent opponent to Tunisian President Kaid Saied, Abir Moussi, to two years in prison...
Protest in Ivory Coast for opposition leader to run in election
On June 14th, the capital city of Ivory Coast, Abidjan, filled with thousands of protesters who are demanding that the...
Cameroon President’s rival is freed from police stakeout
Police in Cameroon have ended a two-day stakeout at the home of Maurice Kamto, a former law professor and the...
