Tag: politics
Algerians demand the military quits politics
Thousands of Algerian protesters chanted slogan demanding the army quits politics, a purge of the ruling elite, an end to corruption and the release...
Italy’s shadow economy moves into political spotlight
In the busy Naples square where she works, 18-year-old Arianna is a familiar sight as she darts back and forth from a...
Science not politics must drive Durban climate talks
Global climate talks need to focus on the growing threat from extreme weather and shift away from political squabbles that hobble progress...
South Africa says Moody’s worries on politics overdone
South Africa played down suggestions from Moody's that political pressure could lead to a further deterioration in public finances, saying Pretoria was...
China seeks profit, shuns politics, in Afghanistan
The Chinese passengers boarding the weekly Ariana Flight 332 from the remote western city of Urumqi to Kabul speak volumes about ties...
Social media – a political tool for good or evil?
After the "Arab Spring" surprised the world with the power of technology to revolutionize political dissent, governments are racing to develop strategies...
FACTBOX-Key political risks to watch in Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo is seeking stability while battling economic woes and rebel insurgencies as it gears up for elections later this...
Factbox- Key political risks to watch in Tanzania
Tanzania's chronic power shortages, rising consumer prices and deep divisions in the ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party are set to dominate...
Nigeria’s dull cabinet reflects compromise culture
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's largely uninspiring cabinet reflects a political compromise that will make the job of transforming Africa's most populous nation...