French Author Stéphane Hessel Mourned By International Activists
Region: France
Written by Emmanuelle Leroy Cerqueira · Translated by Alison Writer, human rights advocate, and French resistance fighter Stéphane Hessel [1], whose bestselling manifesto on peaceful uprising inspi... more
Views: 611Pope’s Resignation Provokes Reactions in Africa
Region: AngolaBy Abdoulaye Bah The announcement by Pope Benedict XVI of his intention to resign with effect from February 28, 2013 provoked many reactions in Francophone Africa, both in traditional media and on social networks. The ... more
Views: 677Tunisia:Protests Erupt Across Tunisia Following Secular Politician's Assassination
Region: TunisiaBy Afef Abrougui Protests have erupted across Tunisia, following the assassination of Chokri Belaid, a leading member of the secular opposition, and a staunch opponent of the Islamist-led coalition government. His ... more
Views: 672Mali's ‘Soldier of Death’
Region: MaliBy Rakotomalala Since the start of Operation Serval in Mali, this photo has been seen and shared around the world. [1] French soldier in Mali wearing a scarf with death's head motif – from odieux connard ... more
Views: 565Prostitution: Abolish or Regulate? Part I
Region: BelgiumBy Emmanuelle Leroy Cerqueira Two hundred NGO's from across Europe gathered at the European Parliament in Brussels on December 4, 2012. They called for the abolition of prostitution [1] and presented outlines for a ... more
Views: 861African Viewpoints on the US 2012 Election
Region: CameroonBy Rakotomalala The United States (US) presidential election will be held on November 6, 2012, and as the campaign enters the home stretch, it's clear that the outcome of the race is likely to have big and lasting ... more
Views: 1215Weak Legislature Drives Tunisians To Express Frustration Across Social Media
Region: TunisiaWritten by Ahmed Medien Tunisian netizens are turning to their keyboards and touch screens to voice their frustration with the performance of their representatives at the country's Constituent Assembly. Six months after... more
Views: 1157Democratic Republic of Congo: Clandestine Abortions on the Rise in Goma
Region: CongoWritten by Passy Mubalama · Translated by Georgi McCarthy [Testimonies for this post were collected by email or face-to-face interviews in French and all links forward to French articles] Illegal abortion ... more
Views: 853Senegal: No Slack for President Wade After Peaceful Election Defeat
Region: SenegalWritten by Jea While the outside world appears unanimous in its praise for outgoing Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade [1] and democracy after a peaceful election outcome [2] in March 2012, the Senegalese blo... more
Views: 1002France: Taking a Stand for Regional Languages
Region: FranceWritten byRayna St. On March 31, 2012, several simultaneous events took place in France's major cities, driven by the overarching goal of showing an unfailing support to regional as well as in... more
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