A leading figure in the popular uprising in Algeria, also known as Hirak, was sentenced Tuesday to one year in prison in a trial denounced by his defense who was not informed about the hearing. Karim Tabbou, a political activist, in prison since September was summoned in court in capital Algiers Tuesday. The prosecution charged […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed willingness to engage in direct dialogue with the M23 rebel group, signaling a shift in its stance toward resolving the ongoing conflict in the eastern part of the country. This decision comes after years of resistance to negotiations and follows a series of successful military offensives by […]
Cameroon Wednesday denied any tension with neighboring Chad one week after Ndjamena recalled its ambassador in Yaounde for consultation. Chad on April 20 recalled its ambassador for consultation. The move, according to the Chadian authorities, came after Cameroon fussed about a decision by President Mahamat Idriss Deby to nationalize Esso Chad; a Chadian oil company […]
