Chadian FM Cherif Mahamat Zene in Rabat

UNHRC Blasts Algeria, Polisario for Code of Silence Imposed to Victims of Violations

The UN Human Rights Committee on Thursday denounced the retaliation practices used by Algerian authorities against the victims of human rights abuses to force them not to denounce their abusers. “International obligations require Algeria to protect and support victims and witnesses of human rights violations,” said an expert of the committee during the review of […]

Impressive management of Covid-19 pandemic enables Morocco to hold polls on scheduled date

The general elections in Morocco, which for the first time bring together legislative, regional and local elections, will be held on the scheduled date, despite the constraints linked to the Covid-19 pandemic.   The Moroccan voters will head to the polling stations this Wednesday Sept. 8 to cast their votes and elect those who will […]

Senegal: Macky Sall calls for “calm & serenity” as Ousmane Sonko is released under judicial supervision

An appeal for “calm and serenity” was launched Monday evening by President Macky Sall. The head of state expressed himself in a message to the nation, after several days of violent demonstrations that left at least five people dead, according to an official report and eight according to Amnesty International. There were disruptions in the […]