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Gunfire resonates in Chad’s capital amid government allegations of opposition involvement in instigating unrest.

In N’Djamena, Chad’s capital, heavy gunfire was reported near the headquarters of an opposition party, according to a witness on Wednesday. This follows earlier clashes near the country’s internal security agency that resulted in several casualties. The violence occurs amidst escalating tensions ahead of a presidential election scheduled for May and June, potentially marking a […]

Writer Boualem Sansal plans to pursue legal action against Algeria’s president

Franco‑Algerian writer Boualem Sansal said on Saturday he intends to pursue legal action against Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, accusing the Algerian authorities of orchestrating his imprisonment over critical political views and describing his detention as arbitrary and politically motivated. Sansal, 81, was speaking at the Journée du livre politique, held at the French National Assembly, […]

Moroccan Najia El Abbadi to head World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

Moroccan professor Najia El Abbadi has been elected president of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WEFNS) for the period 2021-2023. El Abbadi was elected in the second round for the presidency of the WEFNS, which took place earlier this week, after she received 127 votes (50.4%). “The 2nd round of the WFNS elections was […]