Tunisia
A country in transition

A country in transition

SDG 16: Peace, justice and inclusive societies Liberian civil society is working to build peace, justice and inclusivity By Lesley Connolly In 2015, as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) era came to a conclusion,...

Tumult in Tunis

Tumult in Tunis

Tunisian police have been cracking down on informal traders. In December 17, 2010 Mohamed Bouazizi, a street vendor aged 26, set himself on fire in Sidi Bouzid, in the centre of Tunisia. His act was a desperate protest...

Africa’s presidents in profile

Africa’s presidents in profile

Most African countries today are ruled by presidents. Some have notorious profiles as tyrants, while others enjoy respect as democrats. This compilation of brief overviews of their careers shows who’s who. ALGERIA:...

Righting wrongs

Righting wrongs

The five-year-old constitution seeks to restore the language, culture and traditions of a marginalised group Morocco largely avoided the turmoil seen in other North African countries during the Arab Spring protests...