Sudanese authorities led by the feared National Intelligence and Security Service have cracked down on protesters, drawing international criticism
President Omar al-Bashir’s decision to fire the entire government was approved by the top leaders of his ruling National Congress Party
African leaders have signed a historic agreement to create the continent’s largest common market, encompassing 26 countries.
Officials of three African economic blocs held talks on a "one trade regime" that would forge a common market spanning the continent.
"There is a constant fear and anxiety. I never had this kind of feeling in my life. Now you are afraid in your own home," says a gay man in Egypt.
Egypt’s presidential frontrunner Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said it will take up to 25 years for Egypt to achieve "true democracy".
After a car bomb killed 14 people in Mansoura, Egypt’s prime minister has labelled the Islamist party, the Muslim Brotherhood, a terrorist group.
Cairo police are now searching for two men on a motorbike who opened fire on guests at a church wedding, killing four including an eight-year-old.
A gun fight erupted in central Tripoli, killing four, as a group of former rebels from Libya’s third biggest city, Misrata, clashed with ex-fighters.
Millions of Arabs dream of attaining democracy in 2012, aiming to build on gains from the deadly protests that ousted two dictators.