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Hundreds of civilians killed in South Sudan ethnic massacre

Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:34:09

Rebels slaughtered hundreds of civilians when they seized the South Sudan oil hub of Bentiu, hunting down men, women and children who had sought refuge in a hospital, mosque and Catholic church, the United Nations says.

Libya starts drawing up new constitution

Mon Apr 21, 2014 20:58:03

Libya's constituent assembly has begun its work to draw up a new constitution in Al-Baida, in the country's east where violence has been rife since the 2011 revolt.

Polls open in Algeria presidential election

Thu Apr 17, 2014 12:10:50

The polls opened in Algeria's presidential election on Thursday with the incumbent Abdelaziz Bouteflika seeking a fourth term despite his chronic health problems.

Student protester killed in Egypt university clashes

Mon Apr 14, 2014 21:23:10

A student protester has been shot dead during clashes between supporters of Egypt's ousted President Mohammad Morsi and police in Cairo University, security officials said.

Bomb blast kills 71 at bus station near Nigeria capital

Mon Apr 14, 2014 20:00:46

A bombing at a bus station packed with morning commuters on the outskirts of Nigeria's capital killed 71 people and wounded 124 on Monday.

Libyan PM resigns over "traitorous" armed threat

Sun Apr 13, 2014 21:35:46

Libya's prime minister Abdullah al-Thani has announced resignation saying that he and his family had been the victims of a "traitorous" armed attack the previous day.

US adds Egypt’s Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis to terror list

Thu Apr 10, 2014 12:17:01

The US government Wednesday designated an armed group active in Egypt's Sinai region as a foreign terrorist organization, saying it was responsible for deaths in multiple attacks since 2012.

France barred from Rwanda genocide ceremony

Mon Apr 7, 2014 18:05:36

France has been barred from attending events marking the 20th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda, amid a row over France’s role in the massacre, the French ambassador to Rwanda says.

Brotherhood: Foreign pressures may affect UK review

Thu Apr 3, 2014 13:25:59

The Muslim Brotherhood has urged Britain not to bow to foreign pressure in conducting a review of the group over concerns about possible links to violence, following its designation by Egypt and Saudi Arabia as a terrorist organization.

Egypt says not invited to US African summit

Mon Mar 31, 2014 18:22:04

Egypt's Foreign Ministry spokesman says that Cairo was not invited to a summit of African leaders to be held in Washington this summer, a decision it describes as ``wrong and short-sighted.''

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