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Ethiopia: 37 killed in another region after coup attempt 26 Jun 2019 - 05:54 pm
Members of the army carry one of the coffins covered with the Ethiopian national flag as they arrive at the millennium hole in Addis Ababa, on June 25, 2019 for the National funeral service of Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian defence forces Seare Mekonnen
Ethiopia mourns murdered army chief after northern 'coup' bid 25 Jun 2019 - 08:11 pm
Members of the army carry one of the coffins covered with the Ethiopian national flag as they arrive at the millennium hole in Addis Ababa, on June 25, 2019 for the National funeral service of Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian defence forces Seare Mekonnen
Mauritania cracks down on two opposition parties after election 25 Jun 2019 - 05:23 pm
Mohamed Ould Boubacar (C), Biram Ould Dah Ould Abeid (R) and Mohamed Ould Mouloud (L) attend a press conference in Nouakchoot on June 23, 2019, a day after the country's presidential election first round. AFP / SIA KAMBOU
Five questions on the crisis in Ethiopia 25 Jun 2019 - 09:04 am
Ethiopians read newspapers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia June 24, 2019. Reuters/Tiksa Negeri
Plotter of failed Ethiopia coup killed, 182 others arrested 25 Jun 2019 - 08:59 am
Ethiopia's Press Secretary Billene Seyoum (L) and spokesperson of the Primer Minister of Ethiopia Negussu Tilaaun, speak during a press conference, in Addis Ababa, on June 23, 2019. AFP / EDUARDO SOTERAS
Ethiopia says plotter of failed coup is killed by military 24 Jun 2019 - 04:07 pm
FILE PHOTO: Eritrea President Isaias Afwerki (C) is welcomed by Ethiopia Prime Minister of Abiy Ahmed (R) and Seare Mekonnen (C left) as he arrives at the Bole International airport in Addis Ababa on July 14, 2018. / AFP / MAHEDER HAILESELASSIE TADESE
Wall collapses killing six street children in Uganda 24 Jun 2019 - 11:03 am
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Opposition cry foul over Mauritania ruling party victory 24 Jun 2019 - 09:45 am
Mohamed Vall Ould Bellal, president of the Independent National Electoral Commission, attends a press conference in Nouakchoot on June 23, 2019. AFP / Sia Kambou
At least 8 killed in Nigeria oil pipeline blast 23 Jun 2019 - 04:45 pm
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Ethiopia says coup attempt thwarted, military chief killed 23 Jun 2019 - 03:26 pm
In this video grab released by the Ethiopian TV broadcast, Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addresses the public on television on June 23, 2019 after a failed coup. AFP / Ethiopian TV / HO
Mauritanian president's candidate claims election victory 23 Jun 2019 - 03:18 pm
An election official checks for a voter name on the electoral list at a polling station on June 22, 2019, in Nouakchott during Mauritania's presidential election. AFP / Sia KAMBOU
Mauritania heads to polls to elect new president 22 Jun 2019 - 04:14 pm
Presidential candidate Mohamed Ould Ghazouani (C) casts his ballot at a polling station on June 22, 2019 in Nouakchott during the presidential election in Mauritania. AFP / SIA KAMBOU
Mauritania votes after low-key campaign on economy and stability 22 Jun 2019 - 11:28 am
A man walks past an election poster, reading
Gunmen kill 41 people in central Mali: mayor 18 Jun 2019 - 08:05 pm
A soldier stands near debris from destroyed homes at the site of an ethnic massacre in which gunmen killed dozens of people, in the Dogon village of Sobane Da, Mali June 13, 2019, in this still image taken from video.
Kenya tests woman for Ebola, as Congo, Uganda fight outbreak 17 Jun 2019 - 02:18 pm
FILE PHOTO: A health worker wearing Ebola protection gear, leaves the dressing room before entering the Biosecure Emergency Care Unit (CUBE) at the ALIMA (The Alliance for International Medical Action) Ebola treatment centre in Beni, in the Democratic Rep
Nigeria Says 30 People Killed in Northeast Suicide Attacks 17 Jun 2019 - 02:12 pm
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Ugandan medics now tackling Ebola say they lack supplies 15 Jun 2019 - 04:50 pm
Health workers stand at a non-gazetted crossing point in the Mirami village, near the Mpondwe border checkpoint between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on June 14, 2019. AFP / ISAAC KASAMANI
Mali president urges restraint after massacre 13 Jun 2019 - 08:40 pm
Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita is seen during a celebration a new national holiday in Abuja, Nigeria, June 12, 2019. Reuters/Afolabi Sotunde

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