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Omar al-Bashir: a military autocrat with a shrewd sense of politics
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Omar al-Bashir: Sudan military says it has ousted ruler after protests
After nearly 30 years in power, Sudan president Omar al-Bashir has been ousted and arrested, the defence minister says.
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Algeria protests: Police use water cannon to disperse demonstrators
Algerian police used water cannon on Tuesday to disperse crowds demonstrating against the appointment of a new interim president.
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Libya crisis: UN says thousands fleeing clashes
At least 2,800 people have fled from the fighting near Libya's capital, Tripoli, according to the UN.
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Libya fighting prompts condemnation by G7 and UN
World powers and the United Nations have condemned fresh fighting in Libya as rebel forces from the east of the country march on the capital.
Algeria protesters demand end to regime after Bouteflika's fall
Thousands have taken to the streets of the Algerian capital demanding a complete overhaul of the country's political structure.
Libyan militia chief Khalifa Haftar tells troops to 'advance' on the capital Tripoli
Libyan militia leader Khalifa Haftar on Thursday ordered his troops to "advance" on Tripoli, prompting Western nations and the UAE to warn against aggravating tensions in the conflict-torn country.
American tourist kidnapped in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park: Officials
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Algerian army chief of staff says Bouteflika must resign immediately
Algeria's army chief of staff demanded on Tuesday that President Abdelaziz Bouteflika be declared unfit for office, the private Ennahar TV station said on Tuesday.
Algeria: police fire tear gas at protesters
Algerian police fired tear gas in an attempt to disperse crowds on Friday after protesters calling for the resignation of President Abdel Aziz Bouteflika hurled stones at them.
Mozambique to start mass cholera vaccinations as tens of thousands still displaced by cyclone
Heavy rains and flooding raising risk of waterborne and infectious diseases
Ethiopian Airlines black boxes showed ‘clear similarities’ with Lion Air crash, officials say
Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed March 10, six minutes after takeoff, killing all 157 people on board. It was the second disaster involving a new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft in less than six months.
Ethiopian Airlines: Empty coffins buried after Boeing 737 Max 8 crash
Empty coffins representing the Ethiopian victims of last week's Ethiopia Airlines plane crash have been buried in the capital, Addis Ababa.
Nigeria school collapse: Pupils feared dead in Lagos
A building containing a primary school has collapsed in the Nigerian city of Lagos and pupils are feared to be among the dead and injured.
Ethiopian Airlines: 'No survivors' on crashed Boeing 737
An Ethiopian Airlines jet has crashed shortly after take-off from Addis Ababa, killing all on board.
Ethiopian Airlines flight to Nairobi crashes with 157 on board
All passengers on board an Ethiopian Airlines jet that crashed shortly after take-off on Sunday have died, the airline says.
Senegal's Constitutional Court confirms Macky Sall's reelection
The Senegalese Constitutional Court confirmed on Tuesday the reelection of President Macky Sall with 58.26 percent of the vote cast in the February 24 poll.
Algeria protests: The beginning of the end?
Tens of thousands of Algerians have been protesting against 81-year-old President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's decision to run for a fifth term on 18 April.
Sudan's Omar al-Bashir declares state of emergency
Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir has declared a national state of emergency, dismissed the federal government and sacked all state governors.
Egyptian MPs back changes that could keep Sisi in power until 2034
The Egyptian parliament on Thursday approved in principle proposed constitutional amendments that would allow President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to stay in power until 2034 and boost his control of the judiciary.
