Egypt: New cabinet sworn in
The new Egyptian government, led by Sharif Ismail, who served as petroleum minister in the previous cabinet, which resigned a week ago following a corruption […]
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Côte d’Ivoire: Judges reject Gbagbo’s release request
Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo’s application for release on health grounds has been rejected by The International Criminal Court in the Netherlands on Tuesday. Laurent […]
Morocco: Regional elections, a step forward on democracy path
The communal and regional elections held last Friday in Morocco were described by many pundits and politicians as a big step forward on the path […]
CAR: Transitional council adopts new constitution
Central African Republic’s transitional council adopted a new constitution that would limit future presidents to two terms in office as the country seeks to end […]
U.N. must intervene in Burundi, Human-rights experts
Seven independent U.N. human rights investigators said on Thursday that the U.N. Security Council must intervene in Burundi to prevent mass atrocities and the risk of […]
Egypt : Investors feel secure under al-Sisi
Expectations that former Field Marshall al-Sisi will be wining the ongoing elections have resulted in positive signs for Egypt. Investors seem to be willing the […]