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World / Africa

Togo votes in first local elections in over 30 years 30 Jun 2019 - 02:13 pm
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Twin attacks threaten new Ethiopian government's reforms 28 Jun 2019 - 08:52 pm
The coffins of Amhara president Ambachew Mekonnen and two other officials who where killed in an attack are seen during a funeral ceremony in the town of Bahir Dar, Amhara region, Ethiopia June 26, 2019. Reuters/Baz Ratner
Amid Ethiopia unrest, Amhara political party spokesman arrested 28 Jun 2019 - 07:04 pm
Ethiopia's deputy prime minister Demeke Mekonnen (C) attends the funeral of Amhara president Ambachew Mekonnen and two other officials who where killed in an attack in the town of Bahir Dar, Amhara region, Ethiopia June 26, 2019.  Reuters/Baz Ratner
Mass arrests in Ethiopia after coup bid 27 Jun 2019 - 06:06 pm
Members of the Ethiopian army mourn during the National funeral service, at the millennium hole in Addis Ababa, of Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian defence forces Seare Mekonnen and of Major-General Geza'e Abera, a retired former senior official in the Eth
Suicide blast targets police on Tunisia capital's main avenue: police 27 Jun 2019 - 01:36 pm
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Ethiopia: 37 killed in another region after coup attempt 26 Jun 2019 - 05:54 pm
Members of the army carry one of the coffins covered with the Ethiopian national flag as they arrive at the millennium hole in Addis Ababa, on June 25, 2019 for the National funeral service of Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian defence forces Seare Mekonnen
Ethiopia mourns murdered army chief after northern 'coup' bid 25 Jun 2019 - 08:11 pm
Members of the army carry one of the coffins covered with the Ethiopian national flag as they arrive at the millennium hole in Addis Ababa, on June 25, 2019 for the National funeral service of Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian defence forces Seare Mekonnen
Mauritania cracks down on two opposition parties after election 25 Jun 2019 - 05:23 pm
Mohamed Ould Boubacar (C), Biram Ould Dah Ould Abeid (R) and Mohamed Ould Mouloud (L) attend a press conference in Nouakchoot on June 23, 2019, a day after the country's presidential election first round. AFP / SIA KAMBOU
Five questions on the crisis in Ethiopia 25 Jun 2019 - 09:04 am
Ethiopians read newspapers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia June 24, 2019. Reuters/Tiksa Negeri
Plotter of failed Ethiopia coup killed, 182 others arrested 25 Jun 2019 - 08:59 am
Ethiopia's Press Secretary Billene Seyoum (L) and spokesperson of the Primer Minister of Ethiopia Negussu Tilaaun, speak during a press conference, in Addis Ababa, on June 23, 2019. AFP / EDUARDO SOTERAS
Ethiopia says plotter of failed coup is killed by military 24 Jun 2019 - 04:07 pm
FILE PHOTO: Eritrea President Isaias Afwerki (C) is welcomed by Ethiopia Prime Minister of Abiy Ahmed (R) and Seare Mekonnen (C left) as he arrives at the Bole International airport in Addis Ababa on July 14, 2018. / AFP / MAHEDER HAILESELASSIE TADESE
Wall collapses killing six street children in Uganda 24 Jun 2019 - 11:03 am
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Opposition cry foul over Mauritania ruling party victory 24 Jun 2019 - 09:45 am
Mohamed Vall Ould Bellal, president of the Independent National Electoral Commission, attends a press conference in Nouakchoot on June 23, 2019. AFP / Sia Kambou
At least 8 killed in Nigeria oil pipeline blast 23 Jun 2019 - 04:45 pm
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Ethiopia says coup attempt thwarted, military chief killed 23 Jun 2019 - 03:26 pm
In this video grab released by the Ethiopian TV broadcast, Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addresses the public on television on June 23, 2019 after a failed coup.  AFP / Ethiopian TV / HO
Mauritanian president's candidate claims election victory 23 Jun 2019 - 03:18 pm
An election official checks for a voter name on the electoral list at a polling station on June 22, 2019, in Nouakchott during Mauritania's presidential election. AFP / Sia KAMBOU
Mauritania heads to polls to elect new president 22 Jun 2019 - 04:14 pm
Presidential candidate Mohamed Ould Ghazouani (C) casts his ballot at a polling station on June 22, 2019 in Nouakchott during the presidential election in Mauritania.   AFP / SIA KAMBOU
Mauritania votes after low-key campaign on economy and stability 22 Jun 2019 - 11:28 am
A man walks past an election poster, reading