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» UN will not monitor human rights in Western Sahara
» Central African Republic falling apart
» Morocco denies entry to EU delegation
» Mass protests shake Djibouti
» Attacks on Misrata "are war crimes"
» Eritrean opposition pleads intl intervention
» Demands for intl action to stop Côte d'Ivoire "massacre"
» SA workers to "invade Swaziland"
» Police troops stop Equatorial Guinea protests
» Ethiopia crackdown on opposition to prevent protests
» Africa defies AU chief's support for Ghaddafi
» Swazi regime clamps down on protesters

UN will not monitor human rights in Western Sahara

afrol News, 24 April - The US has backed down on its demand that UN peacekeepers in Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara also shall monitor the human rights situation after Moroccan sources threatened to scale down relations with Washington.
Central African Republic
Central African Republic falling apart

afrol News, 23 April - One month after the rebel movement Séléka took over power in the Central African Republic, unrest is spreading in the country. The new leader lacks control of his forces, which continue looting and abusing civilians.
Morocco | Western Sahara
Morocco denies entry to EU delegation

afrol News, 6 March - Moroccan authorities today denied a delegation of four EU parliamentarians (MEPs) entry to the country. The MEPs were travelling to El Aiun, the administrative capital of the Moroccan-occupied territory Western Sahara, to study the human rights situation.
Djibouti
Mass protests shake Djibouti

afrol News, 26 February - Police forces in Djibouti have arrested up to 300 protesters as mass demonstrations against last week's allegedly rigged polls shook the capital yesterday and today. Most opposition leaders were also arrested in police raids.
Libya
Attacks on Misrata "are war crimes"

afrol News, 6 May - Attacks by forces loyal to Colonel Ghaddafi on civilian and residential areas of Misrata, Libya, "may amount to war crimes," according to human rights specialists.
Eritrea
Eritrean opposition pleads intl intervention

afrol News, 6 May - Voices among the exiled opposition of Eritrea increasingly call for a Libya-style foreign intervention in the country, saying the situation is even worse in Eritrea.
Côte d'Ivoire
Demands for intl action to stop Côte d'Ivoire "massacre"

afrol News, 4 April - Calls are getting louder for international action to intervene in the fighting in Côte d'Ivoire, where urban warfare and ethnic cleansing is leading to thousands of deaths and immense numbers of displaced.
South Africa | Swaziland
SA workers to "invade Swaziland"

afrol News, 28 March - On the day of the planned mass protest in the totalitarian kingdom of Swaziland, 12 April, the powerful trade union COSATU in neighbouring South Africa plans a protest march to "invade" the kingdom in solidarity.
Equatorial Guinea
Police troops stop Equatorial Guinea protests

afrol News, 24 March - After banning the planned mass protests in Equatorial Guinea, government sent out massive police forces to prevent the opposition from taking to the streets yesterday.
Ethiopia
Ethiopia crackdown on opposition to prevent protests

afrol News, 19 March - The Ethiopian opposition reports that over 250 of its central members have been arrested during the week. The arrests are seen in connection with a planned mass protest.

Africa defies AU chief's support for Ghaddafi

afrol News, 18 March - African Union (AU) chief and Equatorial Guinea dictator Teodoro Obiang Nguema twice has called Colonel Ghaddafi to secure AU support. But other African countries rather support Libya's rebels.
Swaziland
Swazi regime clamps down on protesters

afrol News, 18 March - Some 10,000 pro-democracy protesters in the totalitarian kingdom of Swaziland are met with police forces "armed to their teeth" and roadblocks throughout the city of Manzini.
World | Libya
Benghazi celebrates UN resolution

afrol News, 18 March - Spontaneous celebrations broke out in Benghazi as the UN Security Council authorised "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya, including the use of military force.
World | Libya
France: We can start bombing Libya tonight

afrol News, 18 March - The French Defence Minister has confirmed that military action against the Ghaddafi regime can start only hours after the UN Security Council approves of it.
Ethiopia
Ethiopia's Ogaden rebels issue famine alert

afrol News, 17 March - Rebel groups in Ogaden fighting the Ethiopian government warn of a "severe drought" in the region, which could develop into famine. They claim government is withholding aid.
Equatorial Guinea
Calls for protests in Equatorial Guinea

afrol News, 17 March - One of Equatorial Guinea's major opposition parties is planning a protest in favour of pro-democracy reforms and basic human rights in one of Africa's most dictatorial states.
Swaziland
Swaziland uprising "begins on Friday"

afrol News, 17 March - Trade unions and student organisations in the totalitarian kingdom of Swaziland are to start mass protests and strikes tomorrow, Friday, demanding democracy and economic reforms.
Libya
Libya rebels shoot down fighter jets

afrol News, 17 March - Sources in Benghazi insist that three pro-Ghaddafi fighter jets were shot down today. In an attempt to bomb the city, the jets had to fly low and were downed.
Libya
Ghaddafi thanks Germany, Russia and China

afrol News, 15 March - Colonel Ghaddafi today in an interview thanked the governments of Germany, Russia and China for opposing a no-fly zone over Libya, promising new oil contracts.
Libya
Libya rebels hold key city Ajdabiya

afrol News, 15 March - Despite a further advance eastward by Ghaddafi troops, the Libyan rebels claim to be able to hold the city of Ajdabiya, which is key to stop an advance to Benghazi and Tobruk.
Africa | Libya
African Union praises Ghaddafi "reform offer"

afrol News, 11 March - The African Union (AU) has come out in support of Libya's Ghaddafi regime, opposing any military action against the regime and praising its "readiness" for "political reforms."
Algeria
Algeria protests risk losing momentum

afrol News, 11 March - Organisation errors by the protest movement and clever manoeuvres by the government are strongly challenging the pro-democracy protests in Algeria. It is unsure when new protests will be held.
Djibouti
Djibouti opposition boycotts election

afrol News, 11 March - As the deadline to register candidates for Djibouti's 8 April presidential election has passed, no opposition candidates have registered. The boycott comes as further anti-government protests are planned.
Niger | North Africa
Niger transition shows way for North Africa

afrol News, 11 March - With Saturday's second-round presidential elections, Niger ends a model one-year all-inclusive democratic transition process. The process could be an example for the revolutions in Egypt and Tunisia.
Côte d'Ivoire
No newspapers on sale in Côte d'Ivoire

afrol News, 11 March - No newspapers were distributed today in Côte d'Ivoire, after pro-Gbagbo troops raided the country's sole newspaper distributor. Journalists and media are increasingly targeted.
» 10.03.2011 - Morocco protesters encouraged by King's speech
» 09.03.2011 - Leaks: "Mubarak behind 2005 terror attack"
» 09.03.2011 - Protest concerns spark Angola arrest wave
» 09.03.2011 - How African land deals override locals
» 09.03.2011 - Cameroon limits social media services
» 08.03.2011 - Ghaddafi regime shows signs of weakness
» 08.03.2011 - Côte d'Ivoire war displaces half a million
» 06.03.2011 - "No-fly zone" or Libya to lie in ruins
» 05.03.2011 - Peaceful Western Sahara anti-government protests
» 05.03.2011 - As Tripoli protests fail, civil war starts

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