The protests against unemployment, corruption and lack of services that rocked Iraq last week have calmed down following numerous reform promises by the Prime Minister. However, many observers believe this is not the end of the protests, given the country's history of broken reform promises.
Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul Mahdi on Wednesday announced a cabinet reshuffle as he sought to quell anti-government unrest that has gripped Iraq for days.
Iraqi President, Barham Salih, has called for dialogue and a halt of violence after a week of protests that turned violent when the military used excessive force against demonstrators.
It is estimated that over one hundred people have been killed and thousands injured over the course of the past week due to protests in Iraq.
Protesters in Baghdad and across Iraq defy curfew as they hit the streets for fourth day rallying against corruption and unemployment.
Following their participation in the latest protests, two activists were assassinated in their home in Basra by unknown assailants.
Security forces across Egypt are bracing for a new wave of protests that started after President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was accused of using public funds to build luxurious palaces for himself and his family. The protesters have since urged Sisi to step down, citing repression and the flagging economy.
Poor basic services in the villages of Suran and al-Bab in the Aleppo countryside have ignited protests in which people are demanding that local councils resign.
10,000 to 15,000 teachers gathered in the capital of Morocco, Rabat, to demonstrate against a controversial contract system and to demand full employment rights.
Algerians are set to take to the streets again on Friday 22nd March 2019 to protest against current President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, with signs of the demonstrations showing little sign of abating.
The Presidential elections in Algeria are set to take place on 18 April, however protests against the candidacy of Abdelaziz Bouteflika are unwavering.
Algeria - Analysts say the government's stubbornness in sticking with ailing president even amid protests is under-estimation of shockwave already in motion.
Basra residents, who have been protesting to demand services and jobs, are disappointed with the new government for not appointing any minister from Basra and call for the establishment of a Basra federal region.
The protests in southern Iraq have entered their 10th day. Despite statements and pledges from the Prime Minister, Iraqis continue to protest the lack of services, jobs, and infrastructure.
Protests erupting in the south of Iraq over poor economic conditions during the extreme summer heat have spread to other parts of the country.
As its economy falters and protests continue to rumble, activists in Jordan and tribes are demanding greater representation.