A Senegalese lawmaker close to former President Macky Sall has been jailed on charges of money laundering, public funds fraud, and criminal association, as authorities intensify their anti-corruption efforts.
Pro-Sall MP jailed in Senegal over corruption allegations Read More »
Hundreds of Tunisians rallied in Tunis, demanding the release of opposition leader Abir Moussi, jailed since October 2023 for criticizing President Kais Saied.
Hundreds rally in Tunis for release of opposition leader Moussi Read More »
Moroccan authorities have denied any connection to a Moroccan national arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying on supporters of the Hirak al-Shaabi protest movement.
Morocco denies links to suspected spy arrested in Germany Read More »
The arrest of Guinean opposition leader Aliou Bah underscores the increasing crackdown on dissent by the military junta.
Aliou Bah arrested for ‘insulting’ Guinea’s junta leader Read More »
While the government aims to improve the regulation of the mining sector, the decision to release most of the detainees has raised some eyebrows.
DR Congo frees 14 of 17 Chinese illegal miners Read More »
A Ugandan lawyer has accused Kenyan authorities of playing a significant role in the arrest and extradition of opposition figure Kizza Besigye from Nairobi to Kampala.
Kenya accused of role in Ugandan opposition leader’s arrest Read More »
Finnish authorities have detained five individuals, including a dual citizen, suspected of involvement in violent separatist activities in southeastern Nigeria.
Finland arrests 5 over Nigerian separatist violence Read More »
A leading Tunisian advocate for migrants, Abdallah Said, has been detained and is facing a terrorism probe.
Tunisia cracks down on migrant activism, arrests key figure Read More »
A 27-year-old French Ph.D. student was arrested in Tunisia and detained for several weeks.
French student detained in Tunisia released Read More »
The arrest has raised concerns about the shrinking space for dissent in the country.
Moroccan activist arrested over Macron visit Read More »
