"Delusional" Gaddafi
The Arab world has at once ridiculed the Libyan leader’s bizarre TV appearances and been appalled by the brutal suppression of his people.
The Arab world has at once ridiculed the Libyan leader’s bizarre TV appearances and been appalled by the brutal suppression of his people.
The time is ripe to crystallise a creative vision for Egyptian democracy, one that can perhaps be used as a model by other Arab countries.
For decades Egyptian soap operas conditioned Arabs to be virtuous and stoic when all around them was corrupt – TV footage of the Egyptian uprising has changed all that.
President Nazarbaev offers “lesson in democracy” by dropping plans to extend current term, but slips in an early election instead.
US president has mourned murder of Ugandan Gay activist – Ugandan leaders should do the same.
Journalist who led demo against referendum allowing president to avoid elections says even small-scale protest has symbolic value.
Disputed area of southern Sudan remains a potential flashpoint– but not because of its oil resources.
Much of the criticism of the IHEC has betrayed the partisan nature of the Iraqi press.
Many small operators say they may not manage to change their systems in time.