The fuel tanker exploded, causing a blast that tore through the surrounding area
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Neither the minister nor the government provided reasons for Ould Maham’s departure
“We reject the results of the election and we consider that they in no way express the will of the Mauritanian people,”
Security sources said the seven Chadian soldiers and the guard were killed in an ambush on Friday in Mbomouga in Chad’s Ngouboua area
The ballot is the first in the nation’s history that looks set to see an elected president complete his mandate and hand over to an elected successor
Egypt started their bid for a record-extending eighth Africa Cup of Nations trophy with a 1-0 win over Zimbabwe
Algerians have been holding massive protests since an ailing Bouteflika announced plans to seek a fifth term in office
The spokesman for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights had called for an independent investigation into Morsi’s death
Fishermen from Zarzis have saved the lives of hundreds of migrants in recent years,
Organisers of the Diamond League had initially refused to allow Semenya to take part but on Friday they “confirmed her invitation”