Egyptians debate over draft law limiting protests
2013-01-06 09:21:52
The draft law limiting protests in Egypt, which is currently being studied after recently being announced by Justice Minister Ahmed Mekki, stirred up an overwhelming debate in the Egyptian political arena.
Egypt court acquits former culture minister of illicit gains
2013-01-06 04:51:53
An Egyptian criminal court acquitted Saturday former culture minister Farouk Hosni on corruption charges and illicit gains of over 1.5 million U.S. dollars due to lack of evidence, official news agency MENA reported.
UN concerned about situation in CAR
2013-01-04 14:52:25
The United Nations Humanitarian Office expressed "serious concern about the protection of civilians amid reports of widespread looting and violence" in the Central African Republic.
13 Nigerian journalists killed in 2012
2013-01-04 14:32:45
Thirteen Nigerian journalists were killed in 2012 in the course of their jobs, a top official with the Nigeria Union of Journalists said on Thursday.
61 crushed to death in stampede
2013-01-03 07:57:04
At least 61 people were crushed to death in a stampede after a New Year's Eve fireworks display at a stadium in Cote d'Ivoire's main city Abidjan Tuesday.
60 die in New Year's Eve stampede in Cote d'Ivoire
2013-01-01 20:30:04
More than 200 casualties including at least 60 deaths were caused in a stampede on New Year's Eve in Abidjan, the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire.
2 killed, 1500 displaced in Nigeria clash
2012-12-31 12:54:16
Two people were killed and some 1500 people displaced in a communal clash between Fulani and Gwari tribes in the Nigerian capital Abuja.
At least 22 dead in boat sinking accident in Guinea-Bissau
2012-12-29 01:55:11
At least 22 people were dead and about 70 missing after a boat which they had travelled in sank on Friday off the coast of Guinea-Bissau, rescuers said.
UN condemns rebel attacks in Central African Republic
2012-12-28 13:59:10
The UN Security Council on Thursday condemned recent rebel attacks in the Central African Republic and called on all parties to seek a peaceful solution to the country's current crisis.
US suspends embassy in Central African Republic
2012-12-28 13:38:51
The United States on Thursday suspended the operations of its embassy in the Central African Republic (CAR) due to security concerns, said the State Department.
Egypt transfers Mubarak to military hospital
2012-12-28 00:17:05
Egypt's Prosecutor-General Talaat Ibrahim Abdullah ordered Thursday to transfer former president Hosni Mubarak, who is currently serving life imprisonment.
Egypt's president, PM mull over cabinet reshuffle
2012-12-27 15:00:55
Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi said Wednesday that he is currently discussing a cabinet reshuffle with Prime Minister Hesham Qandil.