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April 3, 2019

Germany extends African missions another year

Chancellor Angela Merkel's Cabinet has approved extending Germany's military missions in Africa for another year.

April 3, 2019

With president gone, Algerian officials plot next steps

Algeria is facing a new era after President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's resignation — and questions about what happens next for this gas-rich country and ally to the West in fighting terrorism.

April 2, 2019

Algeria president Bouteflika steps down after weeks of protests, army pressure

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika stepped down on Tuesday after 20 years in office, and six weeks of massive nationwide protests.

April 2, 2019

The Latest: Defense ministry urges Algeria's leader to quit

The Latest on political upheaval in Algeria (all times local): 6:45 p.m. Algerian Defense Ministry has called for President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to quit "immediately" after two decades in office.

April 2, 2019

Egypt sentences dozens to prison on terror charges

Egypt has sentenced more than 70 suspected members of the Muslim Brotherhood group to prison on terror-related charges.

April 2, 2019

Noble's tomb found in Egypt dates back to early pharaohs

Egypt says archaeologists have found the tomb of a noble from the time of one of the earliest pharaonic dynasties.

April 2, 2019

UN chief meets with Egypt's top cleric, decries hate speech

The U.N. chief has expressed solidarity with Muslims world over during a visit to Cairo, denouncing hate speech and racism, as well as anti-Semitism.

April 2, 2019

Algeria: Skepticism greets president's planned exit

Algerian protesters and opposition leaders are cautiously welcoming President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's planned departure, but say it doesn't go far enough.

April 2, 2019

Egyptian official says province to ban single use plastics

An Egyptian official says his Red Sea province will impose a ban on disposable plastics, prohibiting everything from single use straws to plastic bags in an effort to fight pollution.

April 1, 2019

Family asks Australian gov't to help man leave Egypt

The family of an Australian man who's been detained in Egypt for more than a year has called on the Australian government to help get him out of the country.