Suspected Boko Haram attack in north Nigeria kills 11
The attack happened late Thursday in the town of Damboa in Borno state, Boko Haram's stronghold
Taliban attacks kill 17 civilians in Afghanistan
An insurgent attack on a road construction workers' camp in Karukh district in the western province of Herat left nine workers dead overnight.
Human rights groups call for accountability for Wednesday’s violence
Amnesty International and Alkarama demand investigation of “unwarranted lethal force”
Ministry of Interior account hacked
Ministry of Interior official Twitter account out of the ministry's control
Bloody clashes in Sinai on ‘Friday of Rage’
Six dead and 19 wounded from amongst security forces and citizens
New poll finds pessimism in Egypt
By Aaron T. Rose 80% of respondents see Egypt as worse off than it was under Hosni Mubarak, according to a new Gallup poll, while 50% envision Egypt still being…
Mubarak trial postponed
The trial of former president Hosni Mubarak and his sons was adjourned to 25 August
UAE exploits football to counter charges of human rights abuse
The UAE's acquisition of football franchises is attracting attention away from its autocratic and reactionary policies, writes James M Dorsey
Anti-Coup Alliance embarks on ‘putschists departure’ week
Demonstrations are planned to reflect those on Friday that resulted in deadly clashes
