Egypt refers 919 Morsi loyalists to criminal court
Egypt's prosecution referred on Wednesday 919 supporters of ousted Islamist President Mohamed Morsi to criminal court over violence and murder charges in last August, local media said.
UN agencies warn of worsening humanitarian situation in Sudan and South Sudan
Seven international aid agencies warned Wednesday of worsening humanitarian situation in Sudan and South Sudan and called on the international to scale up response.
Zimbabwe mulls open prison for female inmates with children
The Zimbabwe government is working on setting up an open prison to accommodate female prisoners with minor children, a senior government official said on Wednesday.
8 killed in Nigeria suicide bomb attack
Police in Nigeria's northeast Borno State confirmed on Tuesday that eight people were killed in a suicide bomb attack at Dalori area of the state.
Libya authorities amend law to try Gaddafi's son
The Libyan General National Congress made partial amendments to the criminal law Tuesday to proceed the trial of Gaddafi's son, a judicial spokesman said.
Egypt court delays trial of 683 Muslim Brotherhood supporters
An Egyptian court adjourned Tuesday the trial of 683 Muslim Brotherhood supporters, including the group's top leader Mohamed Badie, until April 28, official MENA news agency reported.
W.African health teams battle to contain Ebola
Health officials in Guinea battled to contain West Africa’s first outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus as neighboring Liberia reported its first suspected victims and a traveller returning to Canada was hospitalized with suspicious symptoms.
Brotherhood leader put on trial
The leader of Egypt's outlawed Muslim Brotherhood and 682 others went on trial on Tuesday on charges including murder, their lawyer said, a day after more than 500 supporters of deposed Islamist president Mohamed Morsi were sentenced to death.
UN calls for aid to support South Sudan refugees
As the crisis in South Sudan escalates, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), alongside with the World Food Programme (WFP) spearheaded an appeal for millions of dollars to support South Sudanese refugees, UNHCR said on Tuesday.
Kenya lauds China's contribution in fight against poaching
Kenya's wildlife authorities on Tuesday praised China's contribution in the fight against rhino and elephant poaching, saying the effort is invaluable.