Algeria sets date for referendum on new constitution

Algeria's President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, has announced that a referendum on a new constitution will be held in just over two months, on 1 November.
Hichem Mechichi, Tunisia’s new prime minister-designate
Tunisia's prime minister-designate names new government
Tunisia’s Prime Minister-designate, Hichem Mechichi, has unveiled a new government made up of technocrats rather than members of political parties.
The coup leaders said that the people of Mali will make the final decision on the way forward
Mali coup: No deal on transitional government
Talks in Mali aimed at resolving the political situation in the aftermath of last week's coup have ended without agreement.
The ECOWAS mediators are led by Nigeria's Former Presdident Goodluck Jonathan
Envoys reach 'some agreement' with Mali coup leaders
A delegation from the West African regional bloc, Ecowas, and members of Mali's military junta say they have reached agreement on several points, after a day of negotiations aimed at returning the country to civilian rule.
Fighting has reduced in the past two months
Gen Haftar rejects call for Libya ceasefire
The powerful military force in Libya loyal to the eastern-based commander Khalifa Haftar has dismissed Friday's announcement of a ceasefire by the UN-backed government based in Tripoli.
A teenager died after protesters set fire to a bar
'Two die in Ivory Coast clashes' over third-term bid
Medical workers say at least two people have died during clashes in Ivory Coast following President Alassane Ouattara's decision to run for a third term.
Thousands took to the streets to celebrate the coup
Mali coup: Thousands take to Bamako streets to celebrate
Thousands have taken to the streets of Mali's capital to celebrate the coup against Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta.