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More than 2,400 young Moroccans face prosecution over Gen Z protests
More than 2,400 young Moroccans face trial for their participation in the so-called Gen Z protests that recently swept across the country, calling for fairer education and health care systems. Hundreds of people, many of them minors, have already been convicted for the protests. Human rights activists say some demonstrator confessions to police were made “under duress”.
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Alassane Ouattara wins Ivory Coast presidential election, according to provisional results
Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara secured a fourth term on Monday, according to the provisional results of the Independent Electoral Commission. Nearly nine million voters were eligible to cast their ballots on Saturday.
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Ivory Coast heads to the polls for presidential elections
The Ivory Coast heads to the polls on Saturday. Five candidates – among them President Alassane Ouattara – are competing for the top job, while several key rivals have been excluded from the race.
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Alassane Ouattara tightens control in Côte d'Ivoire as he seeks fourth term
The two main opposition leaders are barred from Saturday's presidential vote, as a 44,000-strong security operation is deployed nationwide.
By Editors Desk