Antigovernment Protests

Soldiers opposed to President Ali Abdullah Saleh exchanged heavy fire with government troops in the centre of Sanaa as 28 people were killed.

Malawi risks going down the same road as regional basket case Zimbabwe, said the leader of recent anti-government protests that left 19 dead.

Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika on Thursday refused to step down as seven people were killed in violent anti-government protests.

Four students were injured during a protest on Friday, three by bullets, as Burkina Faso police opened fire to disperse the youths.

International condemnation mounted on Tuesday after security forces in Guinea shot dead at least 87 protesters.

Madagascar government soldiers killed and wounded several people on Monday when they fired into a demonstration in the capital, Antananarivo.

Madagascar’s ousted leader, claiming he’s still president, said on Monday he was counting on his neighbours to help him return to his country soon.

Georgians will tell you theatre is part of the national character.

Thailand revoked the passport of Thaksin Shinawatra on Wednesday, escalating a campaign against the fugitive former premier and his allies for alleged

Georgia’s opposition said dozens of supporters had been detained overnight ahead of mass rallies against President Mikheil Saakashvili on Thursday.

Andry Rajoelina took charge on Wednesday as Madagascar’s acting president and vowed to curb poverty on the island.

President Marc Ravalomanana lost the backing of his people and the army after failing to live up to the popular support that brought him to power.

Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana resigned on Tuesday, diplomats said, bowing to the inevitable after the army blasted its way into his offices.

Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana vowed on Tuesday to die with his last remaining guards if necessary.

Dozens of soldiers broke down the gates of an unoccupied presidential palace on Monday and took over the building.