A string of fatal bombings in Cairo which targeted security headquarters have also taken a toll on the country's art collection.

Egypt says 20 journalists - including four foreigners - are facing charges of belonging to or assisting a "terrorist organisation".

Libya's acting interior minister escapes an assassination attempt by unknown gunmen in the capital, Tripoli.

L'exercice s'est révélé plus difficile que prévu pour Mehdi Jomaâ, des membres de son cabinet ayant été accusés d'avoir occupé des fonctions importantes sous le régime de Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali, chassé par la révolution de 2011.

Seddik Abdelkarim est sorti indemne mercredi d'une tentative d'assassinat par balle à Tripoli.

Seize journalistes égyptiens sont jugés pour appartenance à une « organisation terroriste ». Quatre étrangers sont accusés de les avoir aidés.

La présentation des 21 nouveaux ministres et 7 secrétaires d'Etat du gouvernement conduit par Mehdi Jomaa a mis en évidence leurs diplômes, obtenus pour une partie à l'étranger, et leurs parcours professionnels.

Two Britons are among a group of 20 journalists working for Al-Jazeera facing criminal trial in Egypt on charges of aiding or joining a terrorist organisation ? the latest press crackdown in a country which is facing growing...

At least 11 senators from Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan#039;s party have quit to join the opposition, the latest in a series of defections. The senators signed a letter that cited quot;factionalisationquot; in the governing People#039;s Democratic Party (PDP), without specifying further. The PDP still has a Senate majority but needs opposition help to...

South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar has told the BBC that treason charges laid against him and some of his allies are quot;baselessquot;. Mr Machar, who is on the run, said he hoped mediators in the crisis would ensure the release of four of his imprisoned allies. Analysts say the issue threatens a ceasefire signed last week. Officials announced earlier that seven politicians were being charged over an alleged coup attempt in December. It was initially a political dispute between President Salva Kiir and his former deputy Mr Machar on 15 December. Since then, violence has spread into a full-scale conflict, with reports of ethnic killing. Continue reading the main story Analysis James...

29 January 2014 Last updated at 18:48 GMT In a move likely to make already troubled peace talks even more difficult, the government of South Sudan says treason charges will be brought against its former Vice-President, Riek Machar, and six other senior politicians accused of launching a failed coup last month. So what does Mr Machar make of the latest...

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(Source: Confédération Africaine de Football) Libya coach - Javier Clemente I am very happy that we have reached that final but first l want to congratulate Zimbabwe for who were the better team tonight and did not give us chance to play...

(Source: Confédération Africaine de Football) The Black Stars of Ghana reached their second African Nations Championship final after a 4-1 penalty shoot-out win over fellow West Africans, Nigeria during an absorbing semi-final match played on Wednesday 29-January at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. The match had ended goalless and Ghana played for over 50 minutes with ten men after Kwabena Adusei but showed character to knock-out the Super Eagles. Ghana...

(Source: Confédération Africaine de Football) Libya reached the final of the Chan tournament beating Zimbabwe 5-4 on penalties after the titanic clash had ended goalless following 120 minutes of gruelling soccer. Playing in pounding rains, in Bloemfontein, the Warriors have themselves to blame for not having won the match in regulation time and were still by far the better side in extra time. But poor finishing and some indecisiveness inside the box cost them dearly a place in the final which they could...

Khartoum, Sudan (PANA) - Sudan's President Omar Al-Bashir's rallying call for reform may not have impressed his country's opposition, going by their reactions to the call, PANA reported Wednesday.
Politics

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan armed forces Tuesday regained control of the Tamahanat air base, some 30 kilometres from Sebha in northeastern Libya, from gunmen made up supporters of the toppled regime of the late Mouammar Kadhafi, according to the Libyan Minister of Culture, Al-Habib al-Amine.
Society

Tripoli, Libya (PANA) - The Libyan Home Affairs Minister, Al-Sadik Abdel Karim, was attacked here Wednesday as he made his way to the general national Congress (parliament) for a meeting, the Libyan press agency reported, quoting sources close to the ministry.
Society

Nouakchott, Mauritania (PANA) - Anti-slavery campaigner Biram Oul Dah Ould Abeid, has announced his candidacy for the Mauritanian presidential election, scheduled for June, PANA reported from here Wednesday.
Politics

Dakar, Senegal (PANA) - The Senegalese Prime Minister, Aminata Touré, on Wednesday lauded the achievements of the Africa regional office of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) commending it for professionalism as well as excellent achievements that have benefited all its member countries.
Economy

Bamako, Mali (PANA) - Senegalese peacekeeping contingent at the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) will be enlarged from 200 up to 800 troops, an official source revealed Wednesday in Bamako, the Malian capital.
Society

Mangaung, South Africa (PANA) - Libya on Wednesday qualified for the final of the 2014 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) after beating Zimbabwe 5-4 on penalties here.
Sports

Mangaung, South Africa (PANA) - Ghana and Nigeria are tying 0-0 at half time here Wednesday in their semi-final match at the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN), taking place in South Africa.
Sports

Mangaung, South Africa (PANA) - Nigeria and Ghana were locked in 0-0 at the end of regulation 90 minutes in their semi-final match here Wednesday at the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in South Africa.
Sports

Bamako, Mali (PANA) ? The European Union (EU) released 200 billion CFAF to Mali last year, the chief of the EU delegation in Mali, Richard Zink, said on Wednesday in Bamako.
Economy

Mangaung, South Africa (PANA) - Ghana, down to 10 men midway into the second half, held on to keep the score 0-0 at the end of 120 minutes in their semi-final match against Nigeria at the 2014 African Natrions Championship (CHAN) in South Africa.
Sports

Mangaung, South Africa (PANA) - Ghana reached their second African Nations Championship (CHAN) final here Wednesday, beating Nigeria 4-1 on penalties in the 2014 edition.
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