Africa

Sierra Leone

Relentless spread of Ebola continues with Sierra Leone worst hit

As Ebola continues its relentless spread in West Africa, Sierra Leone's President Ernest Bai Koroma has asked people to observe a week of fasting and prayer.

02/01/2015

Gambia

Gambia President Jammeh blames foreign-backed dissidents for attack on capital

Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has blamed foreign-backed dissidents for an attack in the capital Banjul that was widely reported as a coup attempt.

02/01/2015

Sport

Norway's Ullevalseter sets pace in Africa Eco Rally

Stage 3 of the Africa Eco Race saw the competitors tackle the longest stage in the rally a total of 450 km from Tagounite to Assa in Morocco. For

01/01/2015

Egypt

Retrial of Al Jazeera journalists must lead to freedom, says Amnesty

Egypt’s highest court, the Court of Cassation, has ordered a retrial of three jailed Al Jazeera journalists citing flaws in last year’s trial

01/01/2015

Egypt

Egyptian court orders retrial of Al Jazeera journalists

01/01/2015

Sport

Norway's Pal Anders Ullevalseter keeps up the pressure in the Africa Eco Race

And they’re off once more on day two of the seventh edition of the Africa Eco Race which is taking competitors through Morocco, Mauritania and

01/01/2015

World

Tunisia's new President Essebsi vows he will turn page on past

Tunisia’s new President, 88-year-old Beji Caid Essebsi, says he wants to “...turn the page on the past and look to the future”. Elected with almost

31/12/2014

Tunisia

New Tunisian President Essebsi pledges reconciliation

The new Tunisian President has pledged reconciliation as he was sworn in before the House of People’s Representatives on Wednesday. Eighty

31/12/2014

Libya

Libya calls for help to fight oil terminal fires caused by rocket attack

Libya is calling for overseas help to fight fires burning at one of the country's main oil export terminals

31/12/2014

Sport

2015 Africa Eco Race: Ullevalseter shines in Morocco

Norway’s Pal Anders Ullevalseter produced a stunning performance to set the pace after the opening stage of this year’s Africa Eco Race in Morocco

30/12/2014

World News

Ebola financial symptoms could cost 3 billion euros in 2015

The Ebola outbreak in West Africa has devastated lives in three of the continent’s poorest countries. The World Bank says the cost of the outbreak to

29/12/2014

Egypt

Egypt bans 'Exodus' film because of 'historical inaccuracies'

Egypt has banned the Hollywood film “Exodus: Gods and Kings” because of what it describes as “historical inaccuracies.” The country’s cultural

26/12/2014

Ivory Coast

Simone Gbagbo goes on trial in Ivory Coast

The former first lady of Ivory Coast has gone on trial for her alleged role in post-election violence five years ago. Simone Gbagbo, the wife of ex-

26/12/2014

Libya

Libyan soldiers killed in militant attacks

One of Libya’s largest oil facilities was hit on Thursday by a rocket as armed factions, allied to competing governments, fight for control of the

26/12/2014

Sierra Leone

Nurses offer Christmas spirit to Ebola patients in Sierra Leone

Health workers in Sierra Leone attempt to offer the feeling of Christmas to patients being treated for Ebola.

25/12/2014

Libya

Rocket hits tank at Libyan oil port Es Sider

A rocket hit a storage tank at the eastern Libyan oil port of Es Sider as armed factions loyal to competing governments fought for control of the

25/12/2014

Egypt

Coptic Christians in Egypt on alert for attacks

Catholic Copts in Egypt are marking Christmas amid tight security after threats from Islamic extremist groups. The Christmas Eve Mass at the Coptic Catholic Church in Cairo was packed despite the aler

25/12/2014

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone imposes lockdown to stop transmission of Ebola

Sierra Leone has imposed a mandatory lockdown in its Northern Region in an effort to stop the spread of an Ebola outbreak. Markets and shops have

24/12/2014

My Europe Series

Open wounds in the Central African Republic

23/12/2014

Tunisia

Street celebrations to mark Tunisian election result

Thousands of supporters of Beji Caid Essebsi danced, sang and waved the Tunisian flag in celebration of his victory in Sunday's run-off election.

23/12/2014

Tunisia

Supporters of new Tunisian president celebrate his victory

The American and Egyptian presidents have congratulated the new Tunisian president Beji Caid Essebsi on his victory. The European Union said it was

22/12/2014

Tunisia

President Essebsi, a lifetime in Tunisia politics

The new president of Tunisia , 88-year-old Beji Caid Essebsi is known by Tunisians as the “old wolf.” This is not just because of his advanced age

22/12/2014

Tunisia

Essebsi wins Tunisia presidency

Beji Caid Essebsi has won Tunisia's first free presidential election with over 55% of the vote

22/12/2014

Sierra Leone

Locally-run Sierra Leone clinic fights Ebola against the odds

In Sierra Leone, there is no let up in the fight against Ebola. The country now accounts for more than half of the known cases of the disease. At the

22/12/2014

Tunisia

Tunisia presidential run-off: Essebsi claims victory

Beji Caid Essebsi has declared victory in the country's presidential run-off. Officials results are expected later on Monday.

22/12/2014

Tunisia

Counting underway after Tunisian presidential election

Counting is underway following Sunday’s presidential run-off election in Tunisia. A result is expected to be announced on Monday evening. The vote

21/12/2014