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9th Mar 2014

Libyan rebels load tanker, defy Tripoli

The Libyan government has threatened regional militants loading a large oil tanker that it could be bombed by air force and naval units. Eastern Libyan activists say they will share revenues from the seizure. Separatists loading a tanker in … Continued

7th Mar 2014

Sudan: Over 40,000 South Sudanese refugees arrive in Sudan

KHARTOUM, (Xinhua): The number of South Sudanese refugees arriving in Sudan has reached between 40,000 to 42,000, the UN humanitarian affairs office said on Thursday. A weekly report released by the UN Office says that humanitarian organizations have provided assistance … Continued

7th Mar 2014

Algerian protesters denounce Bouteflika bid for a fourth presidential term

Algerian security forces on Thursday arrested at least 40 people protesting against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika standing for a fourth term next month, local media reported. “Long live Algeria!” and “Free and democratic Algeria!” protesters chanted before police intervened forcefully to … Continued

6th Mar 2014

Mozambique: Conflicts continue despite ongoing peace talks between Mozambique gov’t and opposition

MAPUTO, (Xinhua): Mozambique’s main opposition party Renamo complained on Wednesday for the attacks towards them from the government forces in central Mozambique, as the two sides already expressed their common will to cease fire early this week. The spokesperson of … Continued

6th Mar 2014

Egypt: 10 militants killed, 43 arrested in security raids in Sinai

ARISH, (Xinhua): At least ten extremists were killed and some 43 others were arrested Wednesday during a security raid in Egypt’s North Sinai province in northeast of the capital Cairo, a security source told Xinhua. “The extremists exchanged fire with … Continued

3rd Mar 2014

Libya: Two lawmakers shot as protesters storm parliament

Dozens of protesters have stormed Libya’s parliament building, shooting and injuring two lawmakers and wounding several others. The protesters were contesting the interim parliament’s decision to extend its mandate. General National Congress (GNC) spokesman Omar Hmidan told Al-Nabaa television armed … Continued

2nd Mar 2014

Nigeria: Bomb blasts kill 35 in northeast Nigeria state

LAGOS, (Xinhua): Police have confirmed that 35 people were killed on Saturday when twin explosions hit a business area in Maiduguri, capital of the northeastern state of Borno and headquarters of the militant Boko Haram sect. A bomb, suspected … Continued

2nd Mar 2014

Egypt’s new interim gov’t sworn in, Sisi remains defense minister

[Picture released by Middle East News Agency (MENA) shows Egypt's newly-appointed interim Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab (front 5th, L) and interim President Adli Mansour (front 6th, L) pose with the newly-appointed cabinet members at the Presidential Palace in Cairo (Xinhua/MENA)] … Continued

1st Mar 2014

Nigeria: Military kills 13 Boko Haram members in raids

LAGOS, (Xinhua): Nigeria troops killed 13 Boko Haram members and arrested 15 others during a raid on their make-shift camp between two northeastern states suffering most from the Islamist group’s attacks, a defense official said Friday. Many terrorists have been … Continued

1st Mar 2014

Central African Republic: French president visits troops in CAR

French President Francois Hollande has pledged his country’s commitment to the Central African Republic as it struggles to end ethnic clashes. His visit comes ahead of an increase to French and EU troop deployment. Speaking in the Central African Republic … Continued

27th Feb 2014

Egypt: Sisi keeps defense ministry post, raising questions on presidential bid

Egyptian army chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will keep his post as defense minister in a new government, an official source said on Wednesday, quashing speculation he was about to announce a widely expected bid for the presidency. Sisi … Continued

26th Feb 2014

Egypt: New PM says to “crush terrorism”

Egypt’s prime minister-designate said on Tuesday his government would work to “crush terrorism” and that he hoped to form his new cabinet with the next three or four days. “We will work together to restore security and safety to Egypt … Continued

25th Feb 2014

Egypt government resigns ahead of presidential poll

The military-installed government of Egyptian prime minister Hazem al-Beblawi said Monday it has resigned, ahead of a presidential poll which will likely bring army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to power. Sisi, by far the country’s most popular political figure, has … Continued

21st Feb 2014

Egypt court postpones trial of Al-Jazeera journalists

An Egyptian court on Thursday adjourned the trial of Al-Jazeera journalists, including foreign reporters, to March 5, in a case that has sparked accusations of censorship against Egypt’s military-installed government. The journalists with the Doha-based satellite television are accused of … Continued

20th Feb 2014

Egypt: Army air raids kill 10 militants in Sinai

RAFAH, (Xinhua): At least 10 militants were killed in government air raids on their hideouts in Rafah and Sheikh Zuweid cities in North Sinai governorate that continued from Wednesday evening until early Thursday, a security source told Xinhua. “The death … Continued

20th Feb 2014

Nigeria: Gunmen kill 47 in northeastern Nigeria

ABUJA, (Xinhua): Gunmen attacked the Nigerian northeastern town of Bama early Wednesday, killing 47 people, police confirmed. Police Commissioner for Borno state Lawan Tanko said Wednesday night that some buildings were razed by the attackers, suspected members of the Boko … Continued

17th Feb 2014

Nigeria: 90 killed in insurgents attack

ABUJA, (Xinhua): At least 90 people were killed in an attack launched by insurgents in Nigeria’s northeastern state of Borno, the stronghold of Boko Haram sect in the West African country, local sources confirmed on Sunday. On Saturday night, … Continued

17th Feb 2014

Egypt: Mursi stands trial over conspiracy charges

Deposed Egyptian president Mohammed Mursi appeared in court on Sunday on charges of conspiring with foreign groups to commit terrorist acts in Egypt, in a further escalation of the crackdown against his Muslim Brotherhood. Declaring it “the biggest case of … Continued

15th Feb 2014

Nigeria: Seven killed in road accident in Kano

LAGOS, (Xinhua): Seven people were killed in a road accident in the northern Nigerian city of Kano, the country’s Federal Roads Safety Commission (FRSC) reported on Friday. Nine other persons were injured in the crash that occurred at about 7:30 … Continued

15th Feb 2014

Egypt: Two killed during pro-Morsi marches across Egypt

CAIRO, (Xinhua): At least two people were killed on Friday during clashes between supporters of ousted Islamist President Mohamed Morsi and security forces along with some residents, official MENA news agency reported. A 40-year-old man was killed in the coastal … Continued