Amid ongoing protests against his rule, Algeria’s president on Monday reaffirmed his decision to hold a national conference meant to lead to a constitutional referendum. In a letter reported by local media, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 82, said that Algeria is about to change its political...

Hundreds of protesters, mostly students, took to the streets in and near Sudan's capital Khartoum Monday, continuing a three-month wave of demonstrations that has posed the most serious challenge yet to President Omar al-Bashir's three-decade rule. Students, activists and other protesters...

Algeria’s newly-appointed prime minister has started talks to form a new government, the state news agency reported on Sunday, in a move designed to appease protesters demanding President Abdel Aziz Bouteflika and his inner circle step down. The new cabinet will include experts without...

Sudan said Saturday it has received a $300-million loan from the Arab Monetary Fund to tackle its foreign currency crisis, a key factor behind protests against President Omar al-Bashir's rule. Growing anger over soaring food prices and Sudan's economic woes have triggered nationwide...