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Egypt upholds death sentence against 4 over plotting attacks

Egypt's highest appeals court has upheld death sentences for four people over forming a "terrorist cell" to plot attacks on security forces and other institutions.

Algeria mourns those killed in deadly military plane crash

Algerians are observing three days of mourning following Wednesday’s deadly plane crash which claimed some 257 lives.

Military plane crash in Algeria kills hundreds

A military plane in Algeria is reported to have crashed killing many people on board the aircraft, according to local media.

Sudan’s al-Bashir orders the release of political prisoners

The President of Sudan, Omar al-Bashir on Tuesday ordered the release of all persons considered political prisoners in the North African country.

Libya discovers decomposed bodies of kidnapped kids

Libyans mourned Sunday after the discovery of the bodies of three small children from the same family kidnapped in 2015 on their way to school near the capital.

Uber and Careem to continue operations in Egypt

An Egyptian court ruled on Saturday that a judicial decision to suspend the licences of ride-hailing companies Uber and Careem should not be applied, allowing them to continue their work, judicial sources said.

Nile dam talks in Sudan collapse

The latest tripartite talks on the controversial Ethiopian dam built along the Nile have collapsed after hours of discussions, Sudanese Foreign minister Ibrahim Ghandur said on Friday.

Israel to remove African Migrants after canceling UN deal

African Migrants seeking refuge in Israel are facing possible removal from the Middle East African country after a deal with the United Nations for their resettlement was canceled.

Gaddafi’s son cleared of murder charges

A Libyan appeals court cleared one of the sons of late leader Muammar Gaddafi on Tuesday of charges of murdering a footballer before Libya’s 2011 uprising, the justice ministry said.

Israel cancels plans to deport African migrants

Israel has decided to end its plans to deport African migrants, months after making such a threat and progressing with arrangements for their exit.

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