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Algerians rally even after ex-premiers detained

Demonstrators rallied in the Algerian capital Friday to keep up their demands for the ouster of all officials linked to the former president, unappeased by the detention of two ex-premiers. The protest came a day after former prime minister Abdelmalek Sellal joined a long list of prominent...

Social media goes blue in solidarity with Sudan protesters

Using the hashtag #BlueForSudan, activists, social media influencers and celebrities have begun a viral campaign to express solidarity for protesters in Sudan based simply around the colour blue. International concern has grown in recent days over the situation in Sudan after the military...

Record number of South Sudanese face critical lack of food

A record number of people in South Sudan face a critical lack of food. A new report by the government and the United Nations says almost seven million people, or more than 60% of the population, are at risk. The report released Friday says almost two million people are near starvation nine...