North Africa
Articles related to North Africa
Egypt seeks to parry rights criticism after mass arrests
- Details
- Published on Friday, 15 November 2019 08:03
- Written by editor
Egypt has been trying to deflect criticism of its human rights record and prison conditions ahead of a U.N. review in Geneva on Wednesday that comes in the wake of thousands of new arrests.
The crackdown, which rights activists say was the most intensive campaign of arrests for years, came after rare protests against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi…
Algerians stage mass protest on anniversary of independence rising
- Details
- Published on Monday, 04 November 2019 10:48
- Written by editor
More than 100,000 Algerians, double the number attending recent weekly protests, marched on Friday to demand a purge of the ruling hierarchy and an end to military involvement in politics.
Tunisia's moderate Islamist party may choose outside candidate as PM
- Details
- Published on Monday, 11 November 2019 09:20
- Written by editor
Tunisia’s moderate Islamist Ennahda party may choose a candidate from outside its ranks to head government, two sources said on Friday, as it seeks consensus with other parties for a coalition.
Tunisia dismisses foreign, defence ministers-statement
- Details
- Published on Wednesday, 30 October 2019 07:57
- Written by editor
Tunisia President Kais Saied made his first major decision as head of state on Tuesday, approving the replacement of the foreign and defence ministers as the new parliament prepares for coalition talks.
Saied was elected president in a landslide on Oct. 13, and was invested last Wednesday as head of state, a role that in Tunisia’s political system…