Thousands of angry Libyan demonstrators have taken to the streets in several cities to protest against the lack of security across the North African country.
Nyala / Bielel — More than 35 villages burned to ashes, and dozens of civilians were killed in attacks by troops of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the area of Hijer Tunjo, southeast of Nyala, South Darfur, on Thursday and Friday.
Militants have killed an officer from the Egyptian national security agency in the northeast of the country, the latest in a series of attacks against police and other forces.
Morocco has summoned the French ambassador to Rabat in protest at a French court ruling over allegations of complicity in torture against Moroccan intelligence chief.
Libya has announced that a new round of voting for a constitutional panel will be held in a number of regions later this week, days after violence prevented some people from taking part in the first round.
South Africa's top platinum mining firm Anglo American Platinum (Amplats) is seeking possible jail sentences for those leading an ongoing strike over wage.
Central African Republic President Catherine Samba-Panza has urged France to keep its soldiers in the country, days before Paris is to vote on French military presence there.
The Nigerian government says the country’s forces are winning the war against the militant group Boko Haram in the northeast, dismissing suggestions regarding the insurgents’ gains.
Officials in Central African Republic say the country’s security forces have arrested at least 11 men including those belonging to the anti-balaka Christian militant group.
