Former Mauritanian President Aziz denies charges of “illicit enrichment”
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Former Mauritanian President Aziz denies charges of “illicit enrichment”

Former Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz on Monday firmly denied in court all allegations he faces of abusing his

Sierra Leone grapples with aftermath of deadly attack
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Sierra Leone grapples with aftermath of deadly attack

President Julius Maada Bio, addressing the nation, assured that most of the leaders behind the attack had been apprehended, and

Disease stalks Somali district ravaged by floods
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Disease stalks Somali district ravaged by floods

Somalia’s government has declared a state of emergency over what the United Nations has called “once-in-a-century” flooding, with almost 100

Amid a hike in cooking gas prices, Nigerian households take to biofuel cooking
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Amid a hike in cooking gas prices, Nigerian households take to biofuel cooking

As the cost-of-living soars in Nigeria, cooking gas has become unaffordable to a growing number of households. According to the

Malawi slammed for sending workers to Israel amid Gaza conflict
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Malawi slammed for sending workers to Israel amid Gaza conflict

This decision, implemented on Saturday, comes in the wake of Israel’s recent aid contribution of $60 million (£47 million) aimed

20th Marrakech International Film Festival Celebrates Cinema Amid Global Challenges
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20th Marrakech International Film Festival Celebrates Cinema Amid Global Challenges

Despite challenges like Israel’s war with Hamas and a recent earthquake in Morocco, the organizers aim to showcase cinema from

Sierra Leone: night curfew imposed following attack
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Sierra Leone: night curfew imposed following attack

Sierra Leone has lifted a curfew imposed on Sunday following an attack by armed men on a military barracks and

Morocco: pro-Palestinian rally held in Casablanca
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Morocco: pro-Palestinian rally held in Casablanca

Moroccans rallied in support of Palestinians in Casablanca on Sunday, calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and for an

Sierra Leone: President declares calm after day of clashes
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Sierra Leone: President declares calm after day of clashes

The day saw unknown assailants attempting to force their way into a military arsenal in Freetown, confronting security forces in

Egypt’s Soilless Farming: Rooting for a Sustainable Future
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Egypt’s Soilless Farming: Rooting for a Sustainable Future

Amidst water scarcity and diminishing arable land, some individuals in Egypt are transitioning to soilless farming. However, experts caution that