North Africa

Saif Gaddafi Trial Would be Coup for ICC

Interests of justice seem to have suffered from overarching desire to remove regime figures from power.

8 Nov 11

Community has long borne the brunt of systematic discrimination, but now face violence from Islamic extremists.

27 Oct 11

From moderates to radical jihadists, Islamic groups need to buy into democratic process, leading analyst says.

21 Oct 11

Exultant Libyans say they feel reborn following the killing of Gaddafi who for so long cast a dark shadow over so many of his people.

21 Oct 11

With many Tunisians still undecided, campaigning reaches fever pitch in run-up to Arab Spring’s first election.

20 Oct 11

Protests grow over extension of emergency law and ongoing military rule.

12 Oct 11

Tensions grows after violence on October 9 which left 26 people dead and more than 300 injured.

11 Oct 11

Personal integrity and credibility of candidates likely to be more important than ideology.

6 Oct 11

Officers protest over prime minister’s criticism and threat to close their unions.

20 Sep 11

Many Egyptians are calling for a revision of the Camp David agreement - but Israel is in no mood for dialogue.

19 Sep 11

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