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France deploys forces to Libya to allegedly fight against ISIL
Feb 25, 2016 05:38A report says French Special Forces have been deployed in Libya under the pretext of fighting ISIL terrorists operating in the North African country.
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Egypt president says ‘terrorists’ behind downing of Russian plane
Feb 25, 2016 05:12Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi says the Russian plane that crashed in Sinai in late October was downed by terrorists seeking to harm Egypt's tourism industry and ties with Moscow.
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Libya delays confidence vote over lack of quorum
Feb 24, 2016 05:49The internationally recognized parliament of Libya has failed to hold a vote of confidence in the UN-backed unity government over a lack of quorum.
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Egyptian doctors stage strikes, slam police brutality in Cairo
Feb 21, 2016 03:06Egyptian doctors have staged a strike in the capital, Cairo, to protest an attack by policemen against doctors at a hospital in the city last month.
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Former premier, math professor wins CAR presidential runoff
Feb 21, 2016 03:00A former Central African Republic (CAR) premier has been elected following the country’s presidential runoff, vowing to end corruption and instability in the country.
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Egypt president orders introduction of laws to curb police abuse
Feb 20, 2016 06:50The Egyptian president has vowed to introduce new laws to deal with rights abuses by police forces, amid outrage over the killing of an unarmed taxi driver by a police officer.
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Nigeria troops rescue 195 from Boko Haram captivity
Feb 19, 2016 06:36Nigerian army soldiers have rescued 195 people held hostage by Boko Haram Takfiri terrorists across the country’s northeastern region.
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Violence kills 18 in South Sudan: MSF
Feb 19, 2016 06:33Fighting in South Sudan has claimed the lives of at least 18 civilians, including two Doctors Without Borders (MSF) employees, the medical aid group says.
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Violence kills 18 in South Sudan: MSF
Feb 19, 2016 06:31Fighting in South Sudan has claimed the lives of at least 18 civilians, including two Doctors Without Borders (MSF) employees, the medical aid group says.
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Nigerian protesters call for release of Sheikh Zakzaky
Feb 16, 2016 05:40Thousands of Nigerians have taken to the streets to demand the release of imprisoned Shia cleric and leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky.