<p>Algerians mark 57 years of independence while keeping up their fight for a leadership overhaul. Thousands defy a police line in protest against the interim government. Also, a jubilant end to the political stand-off in Sudan - after months of crisis, a new power-sharing deal is agreed upon by military and civilian representatives. And leaders from across the continent are meeting in Niger this weekend for an African Union Summit. The goal: to finalise a landmark free-trade zone between members.</p><br />Finally, sports news on the continent takes us to Egypt. The stakes have been raised at this year's Africa Cup of Nations - we've now reached the knockout stages. Benin stunned Morocco, while Senegal's Sadio Mané propelled his team on to the next round.<br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en<br />
