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The Echoes of Silence: Succes Masra's Sentencing and its Implications for Chadian Society In a dramatic turn of events that has shaken the political landscape of Chad, the opposition leader Succes Masra has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. This ruling is not simply a matter of legal repercussions; it serves as a stark reminder of the tense political climate in which dissent finds little sanctuary. Masra's conviction on charges of "spreading racist and xenophobic messages" and his alleged complicity in the aftermath of…

In a surprising turn of events, Romania's centrist mayor of Bucharest, Nicușor Dan, has claimed victory in the presidential election, defeating hard-right candidate George Simion, who had aspirations of aligning Romania’s policies with those reminiscent of U.S. President Donald Trump's. Dan's success reflects a broader sentiment in Europe against divisive nationalism. As the official results rolled in, Mr. Dan secured approximately 54% of the votes from Romania’s electorate, outpacing Mr. Simion's 46%. This election marked…

In a turn of events that could challenge Romania's unwavering support for Ukraine, the nation is heading toward an unexpected presidential run-off on December 8. This contest pits a hard-right critic of NATO against the leader of a centre-right opposition party. As the results pour in, the landscape of Romanian politics may be on the cusp of a significant shift. With nearly all votes tallied—99.9% to be exact—Calin Georgescu, the hard-right candidate, secured 22.9% of the votes, while his centre-right rival, Elena Lasconi,…

Renowned for her personal history and commitment to progressive values, Ilhan Omar has consistently been a beacon for change. Born in Somalia, Omar's journey to becoming a member of Congress reflects a deep personal engagement with issues affecting immigrants and minorities. Her candidacy and eventual victories in elections have been testaments to her influential persona and unwavering beliefs. Omar's re-election campaign faced fierce competition from Dalia Al-Aqidi, an Iraqi-born secular Muslim and former journalist.…

In Senegal, opponent Ousmane Sonko, vice and president of the Pastef Party, elected mayor of Ziguinchor in late January, spoke on Friday evening, March 11, during a lengthy television interview with several national media.…

Zambia has a new president. Hakainde Hichilema, 59, married father of 3 children, must be invested head of state next Tuesday. The nickname HH or Bally, the longtime political opponent, was widely elected on August 12 with almost one million votes in advance and a strong turnout over incumbent President Edgard Lungu according to the election commission.…

When I learned of their arrest, I condemned the Attorney General for the abuse suffered by these people. Since then, I see no sequel until today. I'm Vatada Atchénemou, a lawyer for Ngarial Modeste Madjiasra Nako .

The chairman of the main opposition party, Chadema, was arrested on the night of Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Freeman Mbowe was picked up by ten of his comrades in a police attack on his hotel in Mwanza, where they planned to organize a demonstration demanding constitutional reform. An interpellation that revives the memory of the authoritarian abuses of the late President Magufuli. For the Tanzanian opposition, repression continues. The Chadema party accuses the new president Samia Suluhu Hassan of reproducing the same…

The president of the Christian Democratic Party is facing new accusations of raping a minor. Eugène Diomi Ndongala, the then opponent of President Kabila, had already been accused of similar acts in 2014. Sentenced to ten years in prison, he had always declared his innocence and had been released in March 2019 thanks to Félix Tshisekedi coming to power. . Eugène Diomi Ndongala was arrested on Friday and released 24 hours later. With our special correspondent in Kinshasa, Sonia Rolley The police warned, in the words…

The lawyers for the opponent Reckya Madougou submitted to the prosecutor at the court for repression of economic crimes and terrorism, on Friday, July 9, a request for the provisional release of their client. Reckya Madougou, a former candidate for the Democratic Party, was unable to run in the April presidential election due to…