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Algerian law legalizing oppressive practices against journalists raises rights watchdogs alarm

After a series of arbitrary arrests and bogus charges against outspoken reporters, Algeria moved to institutionalize its crackdown on free speech through a law that makes muzzling the press a legal process. The law includes provisions forcing journalists to uncover their sources and bans receiving foreign funds, a charge that has been used to shutdown […]

Gadaffi’s Son Should Influence Libyan Politics, Russia Says

Russia has endorsed the credentials of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, saying the son of the former President should play a role in the North African nation’s political life. According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, one of Saif’s representatives had delivered a letter from him to Moscow earlier this month. Bogdanov was quoted as saying: […]

‘More than three in 10’ in East Africa undernourished – UN report

The United Nations on Monday said the number of people going hungry has increased for the third year running. A report from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, the UN Children’s Fund, the World Food Program and the World Health Organization said reaching the target of zero hunger by […]