Thousands of Egyptians protest on the streets against their goverment
In Cairo police fired water cannon and scuffled with protesters outside the Supreme Court.
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Thousands of Egyptians protest on the streets against their goverment
In Cairo police fired water cannon and scuffled with protesters outside the Supreme Court.
Anti-government protest planned in Egypt
Opposition groups in Egypt to stage Tunisia-style protest against President Mubarak's government.
Calls for Ivorian cocoa export ban
Alassane Ouattara, Ivory Coast's internationally recognised leader calls for a ban on cocoa exports
Sierra Leone pledges troops to overthrow Laurent Gbagbo
Head of Sierra Leone's armed forces tells BBC that troops will be committed to topple Gbagbo.
Countries from the Great Lakes region claim a new armed group has been formed to fight the Rwandan government
Uganda's President Museveni explains why he wants another term
After 25 years in power President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda is seeking re-election at this year elections.