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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.
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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.
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Ivory Coast ex-president Gbagbo 'released under conditions in Belgium'
Former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo has been released on bail to Belgium following his acquittal by the International Criminal Court in The Hague on charges of crimes against humanity, the court said Tuesday.
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Mnangagwa announces probe into police response to Zimbabwe protests
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Tuesday that misconduct by security forces reacting to protests over fuel price hikes would be investigated, but he added the increases were the right thing to do.