Political Conflict
latest news & developments
Violent protests are a symptom of people being ignored by politicians
Widespread protest action reflects a sense of alienation in a democracy, and people feel destruction is the only way they’ll be heard.
Niger Junta arrests ex-ministers for alleged plot
Niger’s military junta has arrested a dozen close aides of former president Mamadou Tandja for allegedly plotting against the new authorities.
Authoritarian drift
Chavez takes Venezuela deeper into repression as he neutralises his foes, writes Rory Carroll.
ANC asks court to stop IFP rally
The ANC on Tuesday again asked the court to prevent the rival IFP from holding a rally near the venue of an ANC event in KZN over the weekend.
Pakistan court bars opposition leader from office
Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Wednesday barred opposition leader Nawaz Sharif from elected office, raising the prospect of bitter political conflict.