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Burundi approves new constitution allowing president to extend time in power
Burundi votes for constitutional change in a referendum potentially opening the way for President Pierre Nkurunziza to further extend his rule. Also, a major vaccination…
UN sees 'serious threat' in region disputed by Sudans
The United Nations Security Council warned Tuesday the lack of progress in the disputed Abyei region between Sudan and South Sudan was a grave threat to international security.
Madagascar opposition file petition against new electoral laws
In tonight's edition: Thousands call for the president of Madagascar to resign, and in Uganda, there isn't enough aid for the refugees. Finally, new tombs have been discovered in…
Sudan president’s order to release political prisoners ‘a charade’
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Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir orders release of 'all political prisoners'
In this edition: Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir orders the release of "all political prisoners", weeks after hundreds were arrested during protests over hikes in the price of…
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Former South African leader Zuma defiant as graft case starts
Jacob Zuma leaves court confident and defiant after being charged with corruption. The former South African leader says he's the victim of a political vendetta. Also, around one…
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Video: The Sudanese people’s long wait for a brighter future
Our reporters Bastien Renouil and Élodie Cousin return to the Sudanese capital of Khartoum six months after the United States lifted its economic sanctions on the…
How a Sudanese man saved his kidnapped brothers in Libya, and more
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France grants compensation rights to all victims of Algerian War of Independence
In tonight's edition: France extends compensation rights to all victims of the Algerian War of Independence; we speak to deported Kenyan opposition activist Miguna Miguna; and…
Video: Soaring food prices push Sudanese to the brink
Protests have gripped Sudan since a government decision to cut subsidies sent the price of bread and other staples soaring. Our team reports from the capital, Khartoum.
Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia agree to cooperate on Grand Renaissance Dam
Leaders of Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia have agreed to form a permanent committee to follow up on all issues of common concern particularly regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance…
Student killed as bread protests spread in Sudan
Protests over rising bread prices broke out across Sudan on Sunday, leading to the death of a student and the arrest of a prominent opposition leader as authorities confiscated…