Jun 2020. Protests in Mali

June 2020. Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Mali’s capital demanding the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. Urged by opposition parties and government critics, demonstrators gathered on Friday in a central square in Bamako to condemn what they say is the president’s mishandling of many crises plaguing the country.

Jun 2020. The Hafter Offensive Ends in Libya

June 2020. Egypt’s president Saturday announced a unilateral initiative to end the civil war in neighbouring Libya, a plan accepted by the commander of the eastern forces that have suffered heavy losses in recent weeks. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi told a news conference in Cairo that his initiative includes a cease-fire starting Monday and is… Continue reading Jun 2020. The Hafter Offensive Ends in Libya

Protests in France Part 6

France will not be tearing down statues or rewriting its history in response to pressure from anti-racism activists, President Emmanuel Macron has said. “The republic will erase no trace or names of its history, it will forget none of its works, it will tear down none of its statues. We must instead lucidly look together… Continue reading Protests in France Part 6

Protests in France Part 5

The rolling transport strikes that crippled Paris through much of December and January have stopped, as empty pay packets post-Christmas took their toll. Instead there has been a change of tactic, with the more radical unions now planning sporadic days of action. President Emmanuel Macron’s bid to radically overhaul the post-war pension system reaches the… Continue reading Protests in France Part 5

May 2020. Russia Pressure on Syria

May 2020. President Vladimir Putin has called for talks with the Syrian government over expanding Russian military facilities in the country. Moscow currently operates an air base and naval port in Syria. Russia wants to significantly expand its military bases in war-torn Syria, the Interfax news agency cited a government resolution as saying on Friday.… Continue reading May 2020. Russia Pressure on Syria

May 2020. US, China and Hong Kong

May 2020. By imposing a draconian national security law on Hong Kong, China’s leaders have clearly decided that stamping out dissent in the territory is more important than preserving its status as Asia’s premier financial centre. That title is now under direct threat after the Trump administration said on Wednesday that it no longer considered… Continue reading May 2020. US, China and Hong Kong

May 2020. Racist Police in the USA

May 2020. Hundreds of people gathered in Minneapolis on Tuesday night to decry the in-custody death of George Floyd, which led to the firing of four officers. Emotion and tension ran high as demonstrations became unruly, with windows damaged, graffiti sprayed and a police car vandalized. Officers in riot gear confronted protesters and fired tear… Continue reading May 2020. Racist Police in the USA

May 2020. Burundi Presidential Election

May 2020. Burundi’s main opposition party has filed a case in the country’s constitutional court challenging last week’s presidential election result, claiming there is evidence of fraud.Burundi’s election commission said on Monday the governing party candidate, retired General Evariste Ndayishimiye, had won the presidential election with 69 percent of the vote. It added that candidate… Continue reading May 2020. Burundi Presidential Election

May 2020. Israel Potential Annexation of West Bank

May 2020. The EU has indicated that it will try to stop Israel’s proposed annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank. Foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the bloc would use its diplomatic clout to prevent unilateral action. Israel’s incoming unity government has agreed that the process of annexing West Bank settlements and the… Continue reading May 2020. Israel Potential Annexation of West Bank

May 2020. Netanyahu Corruption Trial

May 2020. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lambasted Israel’s justice system for bringing “fabricated and ludicrous” charges against him as he became the first serving Israeli prime minister to face criminal prosecution. The embattled leader arrived at a court in occupied East Jerusalem on Sunday to face a series of corruption charges. “The objective is to… Continue reading May 2020. Netanyahu Corruption Trial