Scuffles broke out between the demonstrators and helmeted security forces equipped armed with batons and shields.
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President Bouteflika is aiming for a fifth term in the April elections
Stretching as far as the eye can see, groves of gnarled olive trees in northwest Libya have proudly withstood the country’s devastating conflicts. But the industry of extracting olive oil, often dubbed “green gold”, is now under threat after Libyan authorities halted exports in a bid to “protect” local produce.
The 74 000-seater Cairo Stadium hosted the finals of previous Nations Cup tournaments in 1986 and 2006.
The $400 billion plan focuses on six projects aiming to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
The demonstration coincided with the anniversary of the pro-reform February 20 movement, born out of the Arab Spring protests of 2011.
Hisham Barakat was killed in June 2015 when a car bomb struck his convoy in Cairo
2018 African Footballer of the year Mohamed Salah failed to inspire his Liverpool side on Tuesday night as the Reds were held to a 0-0 draw by Bayern…
28 out of 49 countries have laws penalising same-sex relationships
Ismaily abandoned their African Champions League Group C match in January