Protests against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika gradually spread across Algeria
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Algiers and other major cities against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's bid for a fifth term in April's presidential elections.
The angry...
At least 28 people killed after train hit steel barrier in Cairo station
At least 28 people have died while many others were injured when a train rammed into a steel barrier at Ramses station in central...
Migration, security and business deals top the first Arab-EU summit agenda
Arab and European leaders met on Sunday in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh for the first EU-Arab summit under the slogan “Investing...
Yemeni sports journalist drowned in Mediterranean Sea near Algeria
A Yemeni sports journalist was found dead inside a small boat that was moving in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea near Algeria.
Media outlets...
Anti-Bouteflika protests continue in Algeria despite transition talks
Thousands of protesters have continued to protest in the Algerian capital demanding President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s immediate resignation.
On Monday, the ailing leader postponed the April...
134 civilians killed in attack on Fulani village in Mali
Armed men dressed as nomadic hunters have killed 134 civilians, including women and children, during an attack on a village in central Mali.
Another 55...
Algeria’s President Abdelaziz Bouteflika steps down after 20 years in power
Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has resigned after a month of popular protests opposing his rule, state media report.
The ailing leader, who has been in...
Libya’s Grand Mufti calls for boycott of second Hajj or Umrah over Saudi Arabia’s...
Grand Mufti Sadiq Al-Ghariani of Libya has called on Muslims to abstain from performing a second Hajj or Umrah due to Saudi Arabia’s involvement...
Nigerian embassy protestors demand Sheikh Zakzaky release
Supporters of prominent Nigerian cleric Sheikh Ibrahim el-Zakzaky have been holding a 24hr vigil at the Nigerian embassy in London for the past 23...
Largest mosque in West Africa opens in Senegal
The largest mosque in West Africa opened its doors in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, last Friday.
The new Massalikul Jinaan mosque is capable of hosting...