protests in Tunisia dec 2018

Senegal PM Sonko Seeks Trial Review That Barred Him From 2024 Presidential Race

The legal battle surrounding Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has entered a pivotal new phase. His lawyers filed this week a request for a review of his July 2025 defamation conviction, which had rendered him ineligible to contest the 2024 presidential election. The appeal targets the case brought by former Tourism Minister Mame Mbaye Niang […]

Moroccan Official Cancels Visit to Netherlands on Backdrop of Diplomatic Tensions

Morocco’s Justice Minister Mohamed Aujjar canceled a visit to the Netherlands against the backdrop of diplomatic tensions between the two countries after Morocco accused the Netherlands of meddling in its internal affairs. The Dutch Foreign Minister had submitted to his parliament a report describing the verdict against Rif activists as a “matter of concern.” The […]

Niger junta frees 50 senior officials of deposed gov’t, ex-president remains in detention

Niger’s military junta, which took power in a coup in July 2023, has released around 50 individuals, including former government ministers and soldiers linked to past coup attempts, following recommendations from a national conference in February. Those freed include high-profile figures such as former oil minister Mahamane Sani Issoufou, ex-defense minister Kalla Moutari, and former […]