politics

‘Everything shows ANC has lost contact with the ground,’ says Mac Maharaj as SA celebrates freedom

Johannesburg – As South Africa on Wednesday marks a key date in the fight against apartheid, one of the... Read more

27 Apr, 2022

Sudan releases leading anti-coup figure, says lawyer

Khartoum – Sudanese authorities on Tuesday released a former minister and key opponent of last year’s military coup after detaining... Read more

27 Apr, 2022

Countries

Tunisian opposition announces alliance against president

Tunis – A veteran Tunisian opposition figure announced on Tuesday the creation of a new alliance to “save” the... Read more

26 Apr, 2022

Burkina Faso

Burkina junta stands by three-year transition to civilian rule

Ouagadougou – Burkina Faso’s military-dominated government on Thursday pushed back against regional demands to reduce a three-year timetable for restoring... Read more

26 Apr, 2022

Countries

Morocco jails activist for ‘offending’ king

Rabat – A Moroccan court on Monday handed a four year jail sentence to an activist who “offended” King Mohammed... Read more

26 Apr, 2022

Countries

Egypt releases 41 political prisoners, says negotiator

Cairo – Egypt on Sunday released 41 political prisoners from pre-trial detention, according to a politician-turned-negotiator, in a country where... Read more

25 Apr, 2022

Countries