December 12, 2015 A spectacular fall from grace for Egypt's Brotherhood Just two years ago, Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood won the country's first free elections, but now many in the country call its supporters "terrorists."
December 12, 2015 Five dead in Egypt as protests call for Morsi to go Five people died as protesters flooded Egypt's streets calling for Islamist President Mohamed Morsi to step down, in massive demonstrations reminiscent of the 2011 revolt which ultimately paved the way to his leadership.
December 12, 2015 Obama struggles to wow rising Africa It was billed as a new chapter in relations with a continent on the move, but US President Barack Obama's whirlwind tour of Africa left many underwhelmed by pledges that were thin on detail and dwarfed by China's lavish investment.
December 12, 2015 Cape Town gang wars put children in firing line In her years of witnessing Cape Town's gang wars up close, primary school principal Brenda Manuel has witnessed an execution-style killing and lost a pupil in the crossfire.
December 12, 2015 Egypt's media line up behind state against Islamists Egypt's media, both public and private, have lined up behind the government in portraying its fight against the Muslim Brotherhood as a "war on terror" and vilifying foreign journalists.
December 12, 2015 Violence rages after attempted coup in Burundi Gunfire and explosions rang out Thursday as military forces backing an attempted coup against President Pierre Nkurunziza battled troops loyal to him over key sites in Burundi's capital, while his office reported he had returned to the country.
December 12, 2015 Jordan king first head of state in post-coup Egypt Jordan's king on Saturday became the first head of state to visit Egypt since the army ousted its Islamist president, whose supporters pressed protests after a night of deadly clashes.
December 12, 2015 Islamist Party Taking Most Seats in Morocco Poll An Islamist Party is on track to become the largest party in Morocco's new parliament with a dominant showing after two-thirds of the seats were announced by the Interior Ministry Saturday.
December 12, 2015 Riots Erupt in Uganda After Brutal Arrest, At Least 2 Dead Army troops and police fired live bullets at rioting demonstrators in downtown Kampala on Friday, the first time the Uganda's growing protest movement had reached the country's capital. Red Cross officials said at least two people were killed and 120 wounded.
December 12, 2015 Morocco unveils new migration policy after criticism Morocco on Wednesday announced a new immigration policy, pledging to review cases according to specific criteria, following sharp criticism over its treatment of sub-Saharan migrants.
