North Africa
Tunisia Says New Law Will Not Hamper Free Speech
North Africa | 06.18.10 By Amber Skinner
Tunisia has rejected allegations from human rights campaigners that a new law setting out tough penalties for conspiring to harm the country’s economy would suppress free speech.
Sudan’s al-Bashir Forms New Government
North Africa | 06.14.10 By Randy Odaga
Sudanese President Omar al-Beshir on Monday formed a 35-member government two months after multi-party elections, according to an official decree distributed to the media.
Uganda Rescinds Decision and “Invites” Sudan’s al-Bashir
African Union, East Africa, North Africa | 06.09.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Uganda has backtracked on a decision to bar the Sudanese president from the African Union (AU) summit in Kampala next month, saying Omar al-Bashir, who is wanted for war crimes, has actually been invited.
Egypt: Muslim Brotherhood Readies For Vote
North Africa | 05.17.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
The Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt’s biggest opposition bloc, said on Monday the government had approved most of its candidates for upcoming legislative polls, but analysts say the group’s chances of winning seats is slim.
Libyan Crash Caused By Low Visibility?
North Africa | 05.16.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Low visibility caused by mist and sand created poor flying conditions for the pilot of an Afriqiyah Airways flight that crashed just before landing in Tripoli, according to Libyan sources with knowledge of the investigation.
Opposition Leader Arrested in Sudan
North Africa | 05.15.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Sudanese authorities have arrested opposition leader Hassan al-Turabi at his home, a month after the country’s first competitive elections in 24 years, his secretary has said.
Disputed Nile Agreement Signed
East Africa, North Africa | 05.15.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Four African countries have signed a new treaty on the equitable sharing of the Nile waters despite strong opposition from Egypt and Sudan who have the major share of the river waters.
103 Dead in Libya Plane Crash; Sole Survivor Hospitalized
North Africa | 05.12.10 By Kevin Johnson-Azuara
A Libyan Airbus plane crashed early Wednesday morning while trying to land at Tripoli airport, killing 103 passengers and crew aboard.
Tunisia Ruling Party Sweeps Local Elections
North Africa | 05.10.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Tunisia’s ruling party won a crushing victory in weekend municipal elections, just before the government begins talks to deepen ties with the European Union in which its record on democracy will be under the spotlight.
Al-Bashir Declared Winner of Sudan Elections
North Africa | 04.26.10 By PoliticsAfrica Staff
Omar Hassan al-Bashir, Sudan’s incumbent president, has won another term after the country’s first multi-party presidential poll in 24 years.
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