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Rif Protest Leader Receives Foreign Funds to Instigate Unrest- Investigation says

Investigations led by the judiciary police as part of the probe on the latest unrest that battered the northern Moroccan town of Al Hoceima revealed the involvement of the protest leader, Nasser Zefzafi, in receiving funds from foreign sources with a view to undermine public order. The Assabah newspaper, noted that the judicial police, upon […]

Tunisia: President speaks out against equality in inheritance

The President of Tunisia last week made a speech that hit the nail on the head. After supporting women’s social and economic rights, he spoke out against equality in inheritance. His words were not well received by civil society in Tunisia, particularly feminist activists. President Kaïs Saïed made the speech on the occasion of August […]

Mozambique highest court upholds disputed ruling party’s election win

Mozambique’s highest court on Monday (23 December) confirmed the results of the country’s disputed presidential election, extending the ruling Frelimo party’s half-century grip on power. The Constitutional Council in Mozambique has validated Frelimo’s win of increased parliamentary majority in the October election that sparked widespread protests from opposition groups who insist the vote was rigged. […]