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Libya’s House of Representatives has passed controversial amendments to the country’s general amnesty law, broadening its scope to cover crimes committed before the 2011 uprising against…

The Indian Navy has handed over at least 35 Somali pirates, apprehended off the coast of Somalia to the Mumbai police for prosecution. The pirates were arrested on-board a hijacked…

Chadian authorities announced on Sunday that ten candidates, including two fierce opponents of the military junta, would be forbidden from running in the May 6 presidential election. The…

Ethiopia aims to pass legislation to let foreigners own real estate as part of the country's broader plan to open up the economy and attract investors, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on…

Pilot, co-pilot fall asleep, putting passengers at risk A Batik Air flight in Indonesia veered off its intended course after both the pilot and co-pilot dozed off for nearly half an…

Saudi Arabia denies US use of territory to strike Houthis – Official Saudi Arabia has taken steps to limit American forces’ utilisation of its lands and airspace for striking the…

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday appointed his son as top commander of the military, a controversial move in a country where many have long believed Museveni is grooming his…

Niamey revoked its military cooperation with the United States and ordered US troops to leave the country after senior US diplomatic and military officials recently warned about Niger’s…

Zimbabwean authorities have taken action against self-proclaimed pastor Ishmael Chokurongerwa of the Johanne Masowe eChishanu apostolic sect and several church members following allegations…

The British government is planning to pay asylum seekers up to 3,000 pounds ($3,836) each to move to Rwanda under a voluntary plan to help clear the backlog of refugees who have had their…