Thousands of protesters demanding the removal of Algeria's ruling elite gathered in the capital Algiers for a 12th successive Friday, defying attempts by the army to ease tensions ahead of presidential election. The demonstrators are pushing for a radical change by seeking the departure of...

After spearheading the rallies that toppled former President Omar al-Bashir, Sudan’s main protest group is now locked in a stand-off with the country’s new military rulers that is testing its clout as a political force. The Sudanese Professionals Association (SPA) gained widespread...

The United Nations are assessing possible damage to grain stores it manages near the Yemeni Red Sea port city of Hodeida that were hit by gunfire Thursday, a spokesperson said. "Any damage to humanitarian food stocks, whether deliberately targeted or as collateral damage, is unacceptable...

Two civilians were killed and four captured Thursday in a southern Libyan town held by strongman Khalifa Haftar, in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group, sources said. Gunmen in more than 10 vehicles launched the attack on Ghodwa early in the morning, firing "indiscriminately at...