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Sudan protest leaders ready to announce civilian council

Protest leaders in Sudan are preparing to announce a civilian council they want to take power following the removal of Omar al-Bashir as president. Thousands are gathering outside army HQ in Khartoum for the announcement, scheduled for Sunday evening, says...

Air strikes, explosions rock Libyan capital

Several air strikes and explosions shook the Libyan capital Tripoli...

Egypt unearths eight mummies in 3,500-year-old tombs

Egyptian officials unearthed eight mummies, 10 colourful sarcophagi and numerous...

Voting begins in Egypt's constitutional referendum

Voting began on Saturday in Egypt in a referendum on...

Mali government resigns after massacre, insecurity

Mali’s prime minister and his whole government resigned on Thursday,...

Mali government resigns as anger mounts over massacre

Mali’s prime minister and his whole government resigned on Thursday,...

Heavy shelling kills four in Libya’s Tripoli

At least four people were killed in heavy shelling in...

Sudan protesters demand trial of past leaders

Organisers of mass protests in Sudan have said they want...

Nigerian oil unions deny fuel scarcity

Nigerian oil unions on Saturday denied reports about fuel scarcity...

Sudan’s military council head steps down

The head of Sudan's military council has stood down a...

WHO fears outbreaks of infectious diseases in Libya

The World Health Organisation (WHO) fears outbreaks of infectious diseases...

Sudanese protesters defy curfew after army ousts Bashir

Large crowds have remained on the streets of the Sudanese...

Sudan military ousts, arrest president

After nearly 30 years in power, Sudan president Omar al-Bashir...

Sudan’s president steps down: Government sources

Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir has stepped down and consultations are...

Heavy gunfire heard at protest in Sudan capital: TV

Heavy gunfire was heard at a protest outside the defence...

Thousands flee amid clashes in Libya

At least 2,800 people have fled from the fighting near...

World powers, UN condemn fresh fighting in Libya

World powers and the United Nations have condemned fresh fighting...

Algerian intelligence chief removed

Algeria’s intelligence chief, Athmane Tartag, has been removed from his...

Chinese firm to build rural road in Nigeria

A Chinese construction firm has formally commenced the construction of...

Gunmen kidnap American in Uganda; $500,000 ransom demanded

An American woman and her driver have been kidnapped at...

Algeria's Bouteflika ends 20-year rule after mass protests

Algeria’s ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned on Tuesday, succumbing to...

IS claims killing of Canadian geologist in Burkina Faso

Islamic State carried out the kidnapping and killing of a...

Algeria's president to quit before mandate ends April 28

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will resign before his mandate ends...

UN chief wants democratic transition in Algeria

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Sunday that he welcomed...

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