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Libya: Stuck between a never ending war and a lockdownF

Tripoli, April 19, 2020 (By Rim Taher) - Already tired of the tribulations of war, Libyans in the capital Tripoli are reluctant to respect intensified lockdown measures introduced on Friday to forestall coronavirus. The round-the-clock curfew was flagged by the...

Tunisia: How Tunisian hospitals are coping with Covid-19F

Tunis, April 22, 2020 - After a month of lockdown, Tunisian hospitals have not so far suffered the overcrowding some feared from coronavirus -- but the pandemic has forced a much-needed upgrade of public facilities, medics say. The intensive care ward at Abderrahmane...

The Algerian regime’s weapon against pro-democracy activists: pre-trial detentionsF

Algiers, April 23, 2020 -By Amal Belalloufi:  Dozens of Algerians linked to the country's anti-government protest movement remain "forgotten" in pre-trial detention during the coronavirus crisis, with little or no legal support. Zinedine Hanane, 32, was arrested on...

Sahel: Niger faces escalating riots in coming daysF

Niamey, April 22, 2020 (By Boureima Hama) - With the holy Muslim month of Ramadan set to start this weekend, authorities in Niger are fearing violence after several cities saw riots over anti-coronavirus lockdowns banning collective prayers. "We just want to pray in...

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