Algeria: Prominent Hirak leader sentenced to one year in prison

A leading figure in the popular uprising in Algeria, also known as Hirak, was sentenced Tuesday to one year in prison in a trial denounced by his defense who was not informed about the hearing. Karim Tabbou, a political activist, in prison since September was summoned in court in capital Algiers Tuesday. The prosecution charged […]

Morocco to repatriate F16 Jets from Saudi-led Campaign in Yemen over Tensions in Sahara

The Moroccan royal air force will withdraw its F16 fighter jets taking part in the Saudi-led coalition against the Houthis in Yemen as the Moroccan army is placed on high alert following the recent tensions with the Algerian-backed Polisario separatists in the north-west of the Sahara territory, Ledesk.com said. Citing sources from the royal air […]

Togo-Elections: Early Results Suggest the Winner is… Gnassingbé

The early results of the presidential elections in Togo held on Saturday show that incumbent President Faure Gnassingbe is poised to win with a comfortable majority. The National Independent Electoral Commission disclosed this Monday that, according to the partial official results, Faure Gnassingbe, leader of the ruling Union for the Republic Party, is in the […]