A powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Morocco Friday night, killing at least 1,037 people and injuring hundreds of others.

Nigeriens pray outside the French military base in the capital for the forces to leave the West African country.

An airstrike by the Sudanese army on the western city of Omdurman has left at least 32 civilians killed and dozens injured.

Nigeria's presidential election tribunal is due to rule on whether Bola Tinubu should stay as president.

The prime minister of Niger’s military government says the country is negotiating “very swift” withdrawal of French forces.

Algeria says its coastguard fired warning shots before directly opening fire on Moroccan jet skiers who accidentally entered Algerian waters five days ago.

Nigeriens continue protests against France's military presence in the West African country for the third day in a row.

Thousands of people in Niger have protested near a French military base in the capital Niamey to express their support for the military government and demand the immediate withdrawal of French troops and diplomats from the country.

Gabon’s junta says it has named General Brice Oligui Nguema as the leader of transition in the country following the military takeover there. Nguema is the former head of presidential guard.

A group of senior military officers in Gabon says they have seized power.