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Libyan national congress elects new prime minister
15/10/2012 - LIBYA

Libyan national congress elects new prime minister

Libya's national congress elected Ali Zeidan (pictured) to serve as prime minister on Sunday and asked him to propose a cabinet within two weeks. Zeidan, who ran as an independent, was a longtime opponent of late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
Tunisia: democracy in danger? (part 2)
04/09/2012 - THE DEBATE

Tunisia: democracy in danger? (part 2)

Is Tunisia's democracy already under threat before it's even approved a constitution? François Picard’s panel accuses the Islamist-led government of turning a blind eye to Salafist attacks while throwing artists and journalists in jail.
Tunisia: democracy in danger?
04/09/2012 - THE DEBATE

Tunisia: democracy in danger?

Is Tunisia's democracy already under threat before it's even approved a constitution? François Picard’s panel accuses the Islamist-led government of turning a blind eye to Salafist attacks while throwing artists and journalists in jail.
High-profile murder trial in China closes amid intrigue
09/08/2012 - CHINA

High-profile murder trial in China closes amid intrigue

The wife of the once rising political star Bo Xilai did not refute charges of murdering a British businessman Thursday during a highly sensitive trial in China. But many doubt justice will be served.
Tunisia's Ennhada holds first legal Congress
12/07/2012 - TUNISIA

Tunisia's Ennhada holds first legal Congress

Ennhada, one part of the ruling coalition in Tunisia, is holding its ninth Congress this week - but the first one to be held legally. The movement was banned under deposed former President Ben Ali, but now activists are making up for lost time. Party members know their policies need to adapt to the country's new-found freedoms, but the more conservative fringes of the party feel Ennhada has been going the wrong way, precisely by taking a more liberal stance on politics.
Who's in charge of Tunisia?
03/07/2012 - TUNISIA

Who's in charge of Tunisia?

The Ben Ali regime may be gone, but some would argue that Tunisia has still not quite found its feet. The ruling coalition is made up of three parties, but one - Ennhada, who took 42% of the vote in October's elections - has been accused of trying to dominate its partners and following its own agenda. It's led to tit-for-tat squabbling between the President and Prime Minister and Tunisians are asking if their head of state is in fact the one in control of the country.
Mass walkout in Japanese ruling party over sales tax
02/07/2012 - Japan

Mass walkout in Japanese ruling party over sales tax

Japanese political veteran Ichiro Ozawa, the "Shadow Shogun", split Japan's ruling party on Monday after resigning and taking 49 other party members with him over a planned doubling of the country’s sales tax.
Kenya: who is behind recent spate of attacks?
28/06/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Kenya: who is behind recent spate of attacks?

Late last year, Kenyan troops went into Somalia to fight al Shabaab rebels. Since then, there have been attacks, but who is really responsible? Then, Senegal will be giving a very feminine twist to its parliamentary vote. A new law is making sure more women are in power. And we'll catch up with one of the fastest men in Africa.
Pakistan Supreme Court ousts PM from office
19/06/2012 - PAKISTAN

Pakistan Supreme Court ousts PM from office

In a move that has sparked fears of fresh political turmoil in Pakistan, the country's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that Prime Minister Yousuf Reza Gilani was no longer eligible to hold office, two months after his conviction of contempt of court.
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Far-right Greek spokesman assaults women politicians on TV
07/06/2012 - GREECE

Far-right Greek spokesman assaults women politicians on TV

Greek police have been ordered to arrest the spokesman of the country’s far-right Golden Dawn party after he assaulted two female left-wing politicians during a live TV debate on Thursday.
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