UN Human Rights Council

Egypt ready for Zimbabwe clash as AFCON campaign begins: Pharaohs coach Hossam Hassan

Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan says the Pharaohs are fully prepared for their opening Africa Cup of Nations fixture against Zimbabwe on this December 22, describing the match as a strategic gateway that will shape the team’s momentum throughout the tournament. Speaking ahead of the game, Hassan stressed that the players are acutely aware of […]

Algeria Issues List of Official Positions Banning Dual Nationality

Any Algerian vying for political, military and judicial top positions needs to be holding the Algerian nationality only and renounce dual nationality if such is the case, the Algerian Presidency announced. In total, 15 top positions are targeted by the decision. The new law published earlier this month restricts the positions of Parliament Speaker, Prime […]

Algeria: Presidential elections set for July 4; showdown with protesters continues

Algzeria’s interim President Abdelkader Bensalah has set July 4 for new presidential elections, the state-run news agency APS reported. The Wednesday decision came in the first decree by Bensalah who took over from Abdelaziz Bouteflika Tuesday as Interim President following a confirmation by the Parliament. Algerians were to go to polls on April 18 but […]