Widespread protest action reflects a sense of alienation in a democracy, and people feel destruction is the only way they’ll be heard.

Niger’s military junta has arrested a dozen close aides of former president Mamadou Tandja for allegedly plotting against the new authorities.

Chavez takes Venezuela deeper into repression as he neutralises his foes, writes Rory Carroll.

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’s Supreme Court on Wednesday barred opposition leader Nawaz Sharif from elected office, raising the prospect of bitter political conflict.