A few minutes later a group of soldiers fired gunshots in the air to push back the security forces who were firing tear gas
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Interior Minister Bushara Juma said seven protesters died on Saturday, with 15 wounded and 2,496 arrested.
Fierce clashes raged near Tripoli between pro-Haftar fighters and troops loyal to the internationally recognised Government of National Accord (GNA).
The Nigerian government has now threatened to revoke the mining license of any foreigner or firm that continues mining activities in the state
Rwanda on Sunday begins one hundred days of mourning for over 800,000 people slaughtered in a genocide that shocked the world
He is to serve for up to 90 days, during which a presidential election must be organised.
The aim is to bring the administration closer to the administrated and to speed up reforms so they have more impact
Protests have rocked country, with angry crowds accusing Bashir’s government of mismanaging the economy
Onnoghen’s resignation came a day after the regulatory body for judges recommended he should be compulsorily retired.
Dozens of uniformed men and a least 15 trucks carrying anti-aircraft guns took up positions at “Bridge 27”