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Hunger-striking Tunisia politician fighting for life, supporters say

Tunis – Tunisian former justice minister Noureddine Bhiri, who has been refusing food or medication since his arrest last... Read more

5 Jan, 2022

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Trump cancels Jan 6 press conference, Biden to address divided nation

Washington – Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly gave up his plan to steal the limelight on the anniversary of... Read more

5 Jan, 2022

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Ugandan court orders release of satirical novelist

Kampala – A Kampala court on Tuesday ordered the release of an acclaimed Ugandan novelist who was detained and allegedly... Read more

4 Jan, 2022

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Tear gas fired at Sudan rally as thousands rally against military

Khartoum – Sudanese security forces fired tear gas on Tuesday at anti-coup protesters in Khartoum chanting slogans against the... Read more

4 Jan, 2022

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Detained Tunisia ex-minister suspected of ‘terrorism’

Tunis – Detained Tunisian ex-justice minister Noureddine Bhiri of the Islamist-inspired Ennahdha party, who is refusing food or medication... Read more

4 Jan, 2022

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Sudanese security forces deploy ahead of planned anti-coup protests

Khartoum – Sudanese security forces have spread out around Khartoum and neighbouring cities ahead of planned anti-coup protests, days after... Read more

4 Jan, 2022

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Sudan PM quitting risks return to Bashir-style rule, analysts say

Khartoum – The resignation of Sudan’s prime minister leaves the military in full command and threatens a return to... Read more

4 Jan, 2022

World

World powers make rare pledge to prevent nuclear weapons spread

Paris – Five global nuclear powers pledged on Monday to prevent atomic weapons spreading and to avoid nuclear conflict,... Read more

4 Jan, 2022

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Detained Tunisian politician hospitalised ‘in critical condition’

Tunis – Detained Tunisian politician Noureddine Bhiri has been rushed to hospital in a “critical condition”, activists and lawmakers... Read more

3 Jan, 2022

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Mali parties reject army’s five-year democratic transition

Bamako – A major coalition of Malian political parties on Sunday rejected the military-dominated government’s plan for a transition... Read more

3 Jan, 2022