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Thousands in Mali replaster the Mosque of Djenne
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Thousands in Mali replaster the Mosque of Djenne

The annual re-plastering of Mali’s Great Mosque of Djenne, the world’s largest mud-brick building and on UNESCO’s Danger list since

Niger says Benin’s blockade of its oil exports violates trade agreements
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Niger says Benin’s blockade of its oil exports violates trade agreements

The blockade jeopardises Niger’s plan to start exporting crude oil to China under a $400 million deal…Read More

Work of four New York-based artists on show in Rabat
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Work of four New York-based artists on show in Rabat

The artists, who have been friends for almost half a century, found inspiration in their travels…Read More

Rural Ugandan woman gives hope to fellow sufferers of sickle cell disease
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Rural Ugandan woman gives hope to fellow sufferers of sickle cell disease

Doctor says messages of hope from people like Barbara Nabulo help those who feel discouraged or worry that sickle cell

Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway marks six years of operation
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Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway marks six years of operation

The over 750-kilometre-long line is the first electrified transnational railway in East Africa…Read More

Meghan Markle says it was “humbling” to discover she is part-Nigerian
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Meghan Markle says it was “humbling” to discover she is part-Nigerian

The Duchess was speaking at an event in Abuja to highlighted the importance of female leadership and empowerment…Read More

Pope Francis: “War is a deception”
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Pope Francis: “War is a deception”

The two-day meeting has been organised by the ‘Fratelli tutti’ foundation and will consist of 12 thematic tables set up

Mali national dialogue recommends junta rule extension
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Mali national dialogue recommends junta rule extension

A major part of the opposition boycotted the dialogue, accusing the army officers of exploiting it to stay in power…Read

Somalia requests UN to end political mission as Al-Shabab attacks increase
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Somalia requests UN to end political mission as Al-Shabab attacks increase

The request for mission termination comes amidst intensified attacks by al-Shabab, prompting international efforts to bolster Somalia’s security capabilities. In

UN Civil society conference in Nairobi ends with calls for collaboration
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UN Civil society conference in Nairobi ends with calls for collaboration

The Conference took place ahead of the Summit of the Future, which will bring delegations from all over the globe