Algeria protests: President confirms fresh poll bid despite rallies

/in /by
President Bouteflika defies protests to run again but says he will not serve a full term.

Algeria protests: Fresh demonstrations oppose Bouteflika fifth term

/in /by
Marchers take to the streets ahead of a deadline for the president to confirm he wants a fifth term.

Egypt Al-Azhar imam warns against polygamy an ‘injustice’ for women

/in /by
The world's top Sunni Muslim cleric says the practice is often unfair to women, sparking debate.

Scleroderma activist Farah Khaleck: ‘I used to be scared looking in the mirror’

/in /by
Farah Khaleck has a rare and incurable condition which causes the hardening and tightening of her skin.

Scleroderma activist Farah Khaleck: ‘I used to be scared looking in the mirror’

/in /by
Farah Khaleck has a rare and incurable condition which causes the hardening and tightening of her skin.

‘I was told painting is for lazy people’: Cameroon’s Ajarb Bernard Ategwa

/in /by
Family pressure did not stop Cameroonian artist Ajarb Bernard Ategwa from finding success.

‘Dead’ Mali jihadist Amadou Koufa reappears in video

/in /by
French authorities are working on authenticating the video, which shows Amadou Koufa mocking armies.

Daniel Cousin: Gabon coach settles wage dispute with new contract

/in /by
Gabon coach Daniel Cousin settles his wage dispute with his country's sport ministry after formally signing a contract with the Panthers.

DR Congo: Tshisekedi pledges to free political prisoners

/in /by
Newly elected President Felix Tshisekedi says he wants political prisoners freed within 10 days.

DR Congo: Tshisekedi pledges to free political prisoners

/in /by
Newly elected President Felix Tshisekedi says he wants political prisoners freed within 10 days.