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South Africa's first black president Mandela dies

Fri Dec 6, 2013 07:27:22

South Africa's first black president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela has died at the age of 95.

100,000 Saudi-deported Ethiopians return home

Thu Dec 5, 2013 20:23:38

Ethiopian foreign ministry has announced the repatriation of over 100,000 of its citizens from Saudi Arabia following a brutal crackdown by the Persian Gulf kingdom on immigrant workers.

Egypt panel approves draft constitution: State TV

Mon Dec 2, 2013 18:17:25

An Egyptian commission, charged with rewriting the constitution, Sunday approved the draft charter, the first major step in the country's military-backed transitional road map, reported state television.

More clashes as Egypt police disperse Cairo protests

Fri Nov 29, 2013 17:10:01

More clashes erupted in Cairo and other Egyptian cities Friday as police dispersed protests staged by Islamists defying a new law banning un-authorized demonstrations, security officials said.

Tunisia protestors torch ruling party office

Thu Nov 28, 2013 13:09:18

Protesters have set fire to the office of Tunisia’s ruling party Ennahda in the city of Siliana as demonstrations erupted nationwide against tough economic conditions.

Angola denies ban on Islam

Wed Nov 27, 2013 14:01:32

Angola's government has denied it had banned Islam and closed mosques in the African country, after media speculation that sparked outrage among Muslims worldwide.

'Angola gov’t demolishes mosques, bans Islam'

Tue Nov 26, 2013 15:22:56

The government in Angola has reportedly started to demolish mosques in the country after announcing that practicing Islam is illegal in the country.

Deadly clashes erupt between Libyan army, fighters

Mon Nov 25, 2013 18:41:50

At least nine people have been killed and a dozen wounded after fierce clashes have erupted between Libyan special forces unit and rebels in the restive city of Benghazi, officials say.

Egypt to hold constitutional referendum in January

Mon Nov 25, 2013 17:24:05

Egypt's interim Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi says he expects a referendum on the constitution, currently being drafted, will take place in the second half of January.

Girl kills herself after being forced to marry her rapist

Sat Nov 23, 2013 20:14:20

A Moroccan has killed herself last month after she was forced to marry the man who raped her by her family.

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