jardin-studio

Uganda’s democracy tested as military trial of opposition leader sparks outcry

In Uganda’s tense political atmosphere, a landmark Supreme Court ruling has become the latest flashpoint in the case of Kizza Besigye, the opposition leader facing possible death penalty charges in a military court. The ruling, which declared civilian trials by military tribunals unconstitutional, has energized opposition figures demanding his immediate release. Besigye’s journey from disappeared […]

Personal freedoms pit rights activists against Islamists

A debate has been triggered in the Moroccan civil society over the need to amend laws incriminating consensual sex between adults after a journalist has been arrested on charges of premarital sex and abortion. The arrest of Hajar Raissouni angered human rights activists at the national and international level who demanded her immediate release in […]

COVID-19: Moroccan cafes, restaurants to resume limited activity Friday

After industrial units were allowed to resume their activities on the morrow of Eid Al-Fitre, celebrated in Morocco last Sunday May 24, owners of cafes and restaurants are to resume their activities this Friday, May 29, but only for takeout and delivery, the ministry of Industry and Trade announced Thursday. The managers of cafes and […]