Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath has found himself once again at odds with authorities, this time in Paris, the city that once welcomed him after his release from years of detention in Egypt, presenting him as a symbol of free expression and human rights.

Algeria has entered a political and legal debate following the government’s announcement that it would formally lift its reservation on Article 15, paragraph 4, of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

As the situation on the front line in eastern Ukraine deteriorates and Russia gains the upper hand, France has hinted once again at the possibility of sending ground troops to Ukraine to halt the Russian advance.

Amid the general collapse of Western influence in Africa, Russia has begun establishing an African Legion to serve its interests, causing concern in Washington and among its allies, with speculation about forming a similar force to counter it.

Africa Intelligence reported that the Ethiopia-Djibouti committee meeting failed to yield any significant breakthroughs to improve the deteriorating relations between the two countries.