Angelina Jolie has joined those demanding freedom for Iranian women, as protests continue after the death of Mahsa Amini. The actress, director and campaigner posted an impassioned appeal on her Instagram account, saying Iranian women needed “freedom to live and breathe without violence or threats.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CjEFrjEJqyd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Jolie’s message comes as protests continue in Iran, after the death two weeks ago …

• A journalist has alleged reports into two high-profile murders are ready • Kwaku Annan of Net2 says the IGP must release the reports or face protests • The two murders are those of investigator Ahmed Suale and NPP MP J. B. Danquah Reports from two high-profile murders are ready, a journalist with Accra-based Net2 TV has alleged. Kwaku Annan has …

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria has announced a major cabinet reshuffle, after weeks of protests with demonstrators demanding he resign. State TV reports 21 of the country’s 27 ministers have been replaced. Noureddine Bedoui will remain as prime minister, says Ennahar TV. President Bouteflika keeps his title as defence minister, just days after Algeria’s powerful army chief, Gen Ahmed Gaed …