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Tunisia: Two outgoing ministers kept in new cabinet

Tunisia’s nominal Prime Minster Thursday unveiled his long awaited cabinet with only two ministers of the former cabinet kept. Habib Jemli appointed by his party, the Islamist Ennahdha party, in October following parliamentarian elections has proposed a 28-member cabinet including four women. The team approved by President Kais Saied is almost made of new faces […]

Kenya: blogger’s death sparks violent protests and outcry over police brutality

Nairobi descended into chaos Thursday (12 June) as angry protests erupted over the death of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody under suspicious circumstances. Riot police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators demanding justice and the resignation of Deputy Police Chief Eliud Lagat, whom Ojwang had accused of corruption. The 31-year-old […]

African Parliamentary body affirms strategic partnership with Russia amid global shifts

The Pan-African Parliament has reinforced its commitment to maintaining strong relations with Russia, emphasizing a neutral stance on international conflicts while promoting continental interests. The legislative body, established in 2004 as part of the African Union, serves as a platform for African peoples’ participation in regional development and integration. Parliamentary leadership has highlighted the absence […]