The Guardian (UK)
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 07:22
Egyptians have lined up to vote on the second, final day of a key referendum on the country's new constitution, undeterred after a day of sporadic violence.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 06:51
Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan signed a bill on Monday that criminalises same-sex relationships, defying western pressure over gay rights and provoking US criticism.
Monday, January 13, 2014 - 07:19
"If I run for the presidency it must be by the request of the people and with a mandate from my army," Sisi said, according to Egypt's state-run news agency, in response to a question at an army lecture.
Monday, January 13, 2014 - 00:00
Despite his record of social reforms, Hugo Chavez failed to curb the violence of gun-toting gangs that rob and kidnap. Some believe this is partly because crime was seen as a 'middle-class' problem
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 07:25
Sticking point is over political prisoners but real issue is a power struggle in which ethnicity is being exploited to divide country
Thursday, January 9, 2014 - 06:42
Former rebel leader Michel Djotodia will relinquish role amid concern over continuing sectarian violence, sources say. Central African Republic's interim president, Michel Djotodia, is due to step down at a summit of regional leaders on Thursday amid frustration at his failure to quell religious violence in his country, diplomatic and political sources said.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 07:48
Police say several people have been killed and injured near city where insurgent Boko Haram group is active. Gunmen have opened fire on worshippers at a mosque near the Nigerian city of Kano, killing three and wounding 12, witnesses and police say.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 - 07:53
Weak leadership and rivalry between states have hampered African efforts to bring security to the conflict-hit continent
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 - 05:54
Syrian rebels have ousted a hardline al-Qaida group from the provincial capital of Raqqa, freeing more than 50 hostages in a fourth day of clashes across the north of the country.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 - 00:00
Troops begin evicting ranchers and loggers from Maranhão state in eastern Amazon, home of endangered Awa tribal group