Algeria-repression

Morocco’s King Grants Pardon to 201 African Inmates for Humanitarian Reasons

King Mohammed VI has granted pardon to 201 African inmates, who had been convicted by Moroccan courts for various offenses.   King Mohammed VI, Commander of the believers, granted an exceptional royal pardon to a group of 201 African inmates, condemned by the various Courts of the Kingdom, said the Ministry of Justice in a […]

South Africa: Deadly attacks on white farmers, a risk of new racial tensions?

The killing of a 21-old farmer in Free State province, last week, has ignited protests and raised fears about the risk of new racial tensions in South Africa, one of the most violent and unequal countries in the world. Several hundred angry farmers took to the streets in capital Pretoria to denounce the killing of […]

Kenya aviation union on strike next week over deal with Indian Adani airport holdings

Kenya’s main aviation union has announced a strike starting next Monday, in protest against a proposed deal with India’s Adani Airport Holdings to develop Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The union claims the agreement could lead to job losses and an influx of non-Kenyan workers. The Kenyan government insists the airport is not for sale […]