Tens of thousands of Algerian students extend protests against Bouteflika
Tens of thousands of Algerian students protested in the capital and other cities for a fifth day running on Tuesday against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s plan to extend his 20-year rule by seeking a fifth term, witnesses said.
Sudan establishes emergency courts, reshuffles senior military staff
Sudan has established emergency prosecutors and courts nationwide, state news agency SUNA said on Tuesday, a day after President Omar al-Bashir announced sweeping new security powers to contend with months of unrest.
Ex-Canada justice minister to testify about ethics allegations Wednesday
Former Canadian justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould on Wednesday will publicly address ethics allegations fueling the biggest crisis of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s career, officials said on Tuesday.
Brazilians split on pension reform, but back Bolsonaro: poll
Brazilians are split on a proposed overhaul of the country’s pension system, a poll showed on Tuesday, while most said they approve of right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro’s performance.
Ukraine leader’s associate quits in corruption probe ahead of vote
A close associate of Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko stepped aside from a senior government role on Tuesday pending a corruption investigation involving his son a month before the incumbent faces a tough battle for re-election.
Senegal president on course for strong election win: media, sources
Senegalese President Macky Sall is on course for a strong election victory, according to preliminary results from Sunday’s vote provided by local media and a source inside the electoral commission on Tuesday, though opposition candidates have rejected …
Colombian Duque’s Venezuela stance avoids him lame duck status, for now
Colombian President Ivan Duque’s tough stance on the crisis in neighboring Venezuela has helped boost his ratings from record lows, but sustaining his popularity and pushing through key legislation may prove elusive.
Peru canceling visas of Venezuelan diplomats at Lima embassy: official
Peru is canceling the visas of diplomats at the Venezuelan embassy in Lima, and will notify them that they will be in the country illegally starting on March 9, a Peruvian official said on Tuesday.
Univision team deported from Venezuela after Maduro interview
Venezuela on Tuesday deported a team from U.S. television network Univision after anchor Jorge Ramos said authorities detained them at the presidential palace because President Nicolas Maduro was upset by their interview questions.
Venezuela opposition’s U.S. envoy asks Trump to step up pressure on Maduro
The Venezuelan opposition’s envoy to the United States, Carlos Vecchio, met with U.S. President Donald Trump recently and asked him to increase pressure on socialist President Nicolas Maduro, Vecchio’s office said in a statement on Tuesday.
