Sudan's Bashir moved to prison as protesters rally

Following the dramatic end of president Omar al Bashir's rule after three decades, he was moved to Kober prison in Khartoum, a source said.

Sudan's military rulers fire top chief prosecutor, aids

The group leading protests against deposed president Omar al Bashir is calling for the transitional military council, which has taken power, to be disbanded and replaced by an interim civilian ruling council.

Is Sudan’s deep state calling the shots?

The inflation-hit Sudanese population is unwilling to compromise for less and instead planning to overhaul the state's ruling apparatus.

Algeria top official resigns as students protest

The head of Algeria's Constitutional Council stepped down after weeks of facing the ire of protesters, state TV reported.

Sudan protesters demand ruling military council dissolution

The anti-government sit-in outside the military compound has continued since April 6. The new military rulers are facing increasing pressure to hand power to a civilian government after a coup against Omar al Bashir.

Fighting between Chad soldiers, Boko Haram kills dozens

Those killed included 63 suspected terrorists and seven soldiers in clashes following an overnight attack on a military base in Bouhama, according to a military spokesman. Boko Haram has struck inside Chad at least seven times since last year.

New ruling Sudan military council promises civilian Cabinet

Following mass protests across the country calling for a civilian government, Sudan's military council has given in to public demand and made promises for a civilian transition.

Measles outbreak kills more than 1,200 in Madagascar

Resistance to vaccination against the infectious disease and malnutrition are seen as the major contributors towards the largest measles outbreak in the island nation's history.

Famine fears in cyclone-hit Mozambique

More than one million people are in need of emergency assistance in the aftermath of devastation wreaked by Cyclone Idai in Mozambique.

More than 120 killed, nearly 600 wounded in Libya fighting - WHO

The World Health Organization said on Twitter it was sending medical supplies and more staff to Tripoli.

Sudan protesters demand swift civilian rule after 'revolution'

Sudanese Professionals' Association (SPA) called for the establishment of a transitional council which would be protected by the armed forces, adding it would exert "all forms of peaceful pressure to achieve the objectives of the revolution".

Five years on more than 100 Chibok girls still missing

Boko Haram abducted 276 school girls in Chibok in northeastern Nigeria five year ago. Despite the military's efforts to tackle the militant group and secure the release of all the girls, more than 100 girls are still in captivity.