Interim Prime Minister Ali Larayedh described Ansar Al-Sharia as an illegal organisation after supporters of the Salafist group clashed with police. Read more »

While Africa has made remarkable progress, it is unlikely most countries will meet the MDG goal by 2015 and millions of children are still not getting access to a decent education, ... Read more »

The African Champions Al Ahly looks set to defend their title following a win over visitors CA Bizertin of Tunisia . Read more »

The Baby Elephants put up a splendid performance when they beat the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria to become African champions for the first time. Read more »

The British embassy has suspended work in Libya until further notice following an attack on the French embassy in Tripoli. Read more »

According to Secretary-General of the Unified Patriotic Democratic Party, Zied Lakhdar, two suspects in the assassination of political leader Chokri Belaid are in Libya. Read more »

Former president Hosni Mubarak was transferred to Torah prison hospital upon a general prosecutor's order. Read more »

African participants at the World Social Forum in Tunisia have decided to launch a movement opposing forestry carbon offset initiatives. Read more »

Rebel leader Bosco Ntanganda, wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes, has handed himself over to the U.S. Embassy in Rwanda. Read more »

The Cabinet chosen by Prime Minister-designate Ali Larayedh has won the approval of the majority of the National Constituent Assembly, days after hundreds of protesters criticised ... Read more »