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Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
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Now playing Next 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
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Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
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Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next Algeria Assia Djebar dies, aged 78 Assia Djebar, a novelist and staunch defender of women's rights, has died in Paris. 08/02/2015
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