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Mali president tries to calm deadly unrest with court dissolution

Mali's president announced the dissolution of the constitutional court in an attempt to calm the major civil unrest gripping the vulnerable African country, as more opposition leaders were arrested.

International appeal for calm in Mali after protest deaths

Mali's worried allies and neighbors appealed for restraint and dialogue as the country's deepening political crisis spirals into bloodshed.

At least 165 killed in Ethiopia weeklong protests over musician’s killing

Police in Ethiopia said at least 166 people have lost their lives in violent protests that have rocked the Horn of Africa country over the past week.

South Africa cases pass 200,000 as Kenya plans 'phased reopening'

South Africa’s coronavirus cases have passed 200,000, the highest total in Africa, as Kenya’s leadership announced that it was pressing on with plans to ease the country’s lockdown despite a steep increase in cases.