Africa

Cameroon

African presidents create 80-million euro fund to fight Boko Haram

Presidents from ten central African states have held an emergency summit in Cameroon to create an 80-million euro fund to fight the Islamist militant

17/02/2015

Egypt

Rising tensions between Cairo and Tripoli prompt calls for intervention in Libya

Egypt is calling on the international community to intervene in Libya after its air force bombed targets in the eastern Libyan city of Darna on

17/02/2015

Sudan

Exclusive: CIA and Mossad are behind Boko Haram and ISIL, says Sudan president

The President of Sudan has warned that the fight against jihadist extremism must engage militants on an ideological level, and not solely concentrate

16/02/2015

Libya

Libya: Tripoli-based parliament condemns Egypt strikes as 'assault on sovereignty'

Libya’s Tripoli-based parliament has condemned Egypt for carrying out an air strikes in the eastern city of Derna. The raid came a day after the

16/02/2015

Libya

Egypt's bombing of ISIL in Libya shows militant threat spreading

Western concern is growing that the radical group ISIL (Islamic State) is exploiting the discord of two separate Libyan governments struggling for

16/02/2015

Egypt

Egypt bombs Islamic State militants in Libya

Egypt has bombed several Islamic State targets in Libya, reportedly killing up to 50 militants. It comes after the group released a video appearing

16/02/2015

Egypt

Egypt warns of retribution against ISIL after apparent killing of 21 Egyptian Christians in Libya

Egypt’s president has warned his country will respond to the brutal killing by ISIL militants of 21 Egyptian Christians. A propaganda video

16/02/2015

Chad

Footage shows Boko Haram's latest deadly attack

For the first time, the Islamist militant group attacked a village in Chad, killing several people.

14/02/2015

Sudan

Exclusive: Sudan president challenges reports of mass rape by soldiers

The rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) says that more than 200 women and girls were raped by members of the Sudanese army in a 36-hour assault on

13/02/2015

Cinema

Timbuktu: a poignant drama on fundamentalist Islam

Based on real events, 'Timbuktu' by Mauritanian director Abderrahmane Sissako is a passionate and beautifully shot film about the invasion of Mali by radical Islamists who want to impose Sharia law.

13/02/2015

Egypt

Egypt: Al Jazeera journalists released on bail

Released on bail, but the case against Al Jazeera journalists Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed will continue on February 23.

12/02/2015

Tunisia

Strike and protests on Tunisia-Libya border amid anger over tax

A strike has shut up shops and offices in large parts of southern Tunisia, bordering Libya. It follows clashes between police and protesters on

10/02/2015

Nigeria

Vow to crush Boko Haram met with scorn

The Nigerian government is insisting that a widening offensive by Boko Haram will be crushed, and there will be no further election postponement

10/02/2015

Egypt

Kalashnikov diplomacy: Putin offers unusual gift on Egypt visit to boost trade ties

Day two of President Putin’s visit to Egypt continued with as much fanfare on Tuesday, as President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi rolled out more red carpet

10/02/2015

Egypt

Putin blames West for Ukraine crisis during trade visit to Egypt

Russian President Vladimir Putin has blamed the US and the European Union for what he called their “expansionist policies” for the crisis in Ukraine

10/02/2015

Tunisia

Deadly protests in Tunisia amid anger over border tax

A general strike has been declared in Tunisia’s flashpoint Tataouine region on Tuesday after clashes between protesters and security forces left at

09/02/2015

Sport

AFCON champs Ivory Coast return to heroes welcome

The elephants have landed and with their latest piece of silverware firmly in hand. The Ivory Coast arrived home to a heroes welcome on Monday after

09/02/2015

Egypt

Former Zamalek player blames extremists for deadly football crush

All football in Egypt has been postponed indefinitely after dozens of people were killed in clashes between fans and police in Cairo on Sunday. It is

09/02/2015

Nigeria

Battle against Boko Haram intensifies

Boko Haram militants have continued to push their battles over Nigeria’s borders, with an attack and suspected kidnapping in northern Cameroon. It

09/02/2015

Egypt

At least 22 dead in clashes outside Cairo football stadium

Football fans in Cairo die in a stampede after police fire teargas at ticket-less supporters who tried to enter stadium to watch the match

09/02/2015

Nigeria

Nigeria and neighbours announce multi-national force to confront Boko Haram

At a meeting in Cameroon, Nigeria and its four neighbouring countries have agreed to send an 8,000 plus force to confront Boko Haram. The conflict is

08/02/2015

Nigeria

Nigerian presidential election delayed due to security concerns

The country's electoral commission announces the vote will be postponed by more than a month.

08/02/2015

Algeria

Assia Djebar dies, aged 78

Assia Djebar, a novelist and staunch defender of women's rights, has died in Paris.

08/02/2015

Sport

Ghana looking for a fifth Africa Cup of Nations title

Ghana will be bidding for a fifth Africa Cup of Nations title when they lock horns with Ivory Coast in the showpiece match in Bata on Sunday. Now in

07/02/2015

Sport

Morocco banned from next two African Nations Cup

Morocco have been banned from the next two African Nations Cup tournaments as punishment for withdrawing from hosting the 2015 finals. The Royal

06/02/2015

Zimbabwe

Robert Mugabe's downfall sparks social media storm

06/02/2015