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April 20, 2019

Egyptians vote on referendum extending el-Sissi's rule

Egyptians are being asked to vote on constitutional amendments that would allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to stay in power until 2030.

April 19, 2019

Congo court annuls sentence for exiled opposition leader

A lawyer for Congo opposition leader Moise Katumbi says a court has annulled his three-year prison sentence, enabling him to return from exile in Belgium.

April 19, 2019

Italy, France aim to chart common strategy on violent Libya

The foreign ministers of Italy and France say their countries are trying to forge a common strategy on Libya.

April 19, 2019

Trump calls Libyan commander pushing to seize Tripoli

President Donald Trump has spoken by phone with Libya's Field Marshal Khalifa Hifter, who is leading an offensive to take over the capital of Tripoli — the seat of the U.N.-supported government.

April 19, 2019

South Africa church collapses during Easter service, killing at least 13, injuring 16: report

At least 13 people were killed Thursday evening after a church collapsed in South Africa, according to local media. 

April 19, 2019

Algeria protesters keep up pressure on regime

Protesters are gathering at the main post office in Algiers, on the ninth straight Friday of demonstrations against the country's leadership.

April 19, 2019

Expats vote on giving Egypt president 8 more years in power

Egypt's state news agency says expats have started voting on constitutional amendments that would allow President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi to stay in power until 2030.

April 19, 2019

Report: At least 13 dead in South Africa church collapse

Local media in South Africa report that at least 13 people are dead after part of a church collapsed.

April 19, 2019

Mali's prime minister resigns amid criticism over insecurity

Mali's prime minister has resigned after pressure over growing insecurity in the West African nation including a recent massacre.

April 19, 2019

Sudanese protest organizers to announce interim council

Sudanese protest organizers say they will announce an interim ruling council they want to see take over from the military that ousted President Omar al-Bashir after months of street protests against him.