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Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote
The leading opposition candidate calls allegations of a planned insurrection as "total fabrications".
August 17, 2026Zambia says it arrested opposition figures on night of elections - Reuters
Zambia says it arrested opposition figures on night of elections Reuters
August 17, 2026Chad's president pardons main rival and opposition leader in jail - Reuters
Chad's president pardons main rival and opposition leader in jail Reuters
August 14, 2026Russia bans Human Rights Foundation chaired by Yulia Navalnaya as 'undesirable' - Reuters
Russia bans Human Rights Foundation chaired by Yulia Navalnaya as 'undesirable' Reuters
August 7, 2026World's oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease
Cameroon's president has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.
August 4, 2026Veteran Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and in ICU, his wife says
The 70 year old has been in detention since November 2024 and faces treason charges, which he denies.
July 30, 2026Detained Ugandan opposition figure is unconscious, in intensive care, his wife says - Reuters
Detained Ugandan opposition figure is unconscious, in intensive care, his wife says Reuters
July 30, 2026Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu granted stay in Britain, lawyer says - Reuters
Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu granted stay in Britain, lawyer says Reuters
July 27, 2026El Salvador opposition pitch former lawmaker, doctor to run against Bukele in 2027 - Reuters
El Salvador opposition pitch former lawmaker, doctor to run against Bukele in 2027 Reuters
July 27, 2026Nicaragua's legislature debates barring opposition from elections
The move comes days after President Daniel Ortega demanded 'a wall, a blockade' against opposition parties.
July 23, 2026One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents
While Boris Nadezhdin is barred from running for parliament, blogger Ilya Remeslo is remanded in custody.
July 17, 2026Venezuela government to launch formal talks with opposition members
The opposition says the aim of the talks is to strengthen the democratic institutions and the electoral system.
July 15, 2026Italy's Meloni suffers surprise setback in close vote on electoral reform
The defeat triggered opposition calls for Meloni to resign ahead of next year's general election.
July 15, 2026Turkey orders detention of 36 suspects in bribery probe in opposition-held district - Reuters
Turkey orders detention of 36 suspects in bribery probe in opposition-held district Reuters
July 11, 2026US energy chief exhorts data center backers to push back against opponents - Reuters
US energy chief exhorts data center backers to push back against opponents Reuters
June 30, 2026France banned Iran opposition rally after monarchist threats, security note shows - Reuters
France banned Iran opposition rally after monarchist threats, security note shows Reuters
June 30, 2026DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the capital to prevent spread of Ebola
Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.
June 29, 2026Senior US officials frustrated by Machado bid to return to Venezuela after quakes, White House official says - Reuters
Senior US officials frustrated by Machado bid to return to Venezuela after quakes, White House official says Reuters
June 27, 2026Former Kenyan justice minister blocked from entering Uganda, lawyers' body says
Martha Karua is a lawyer representing detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is on trial for treason.
June 22, 2026Lawyer in high-profile Ugandan treason case charged with related offence
Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.
June 18, 2026