UN launches initiative to promote understanding in Malian communities
In Mali, a trial project is under way to help aid workers get a better understanding for the needs of communities vulnerable to escalating violence […]
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Tanzania: ringleader in elephant poaching arrested, ivory tusks equivalent to killing of 117 elephants recovered
Tanzanian ministry of tourism has announced arrest of main suspect in the poaching of its elephant population and recovery of hundreds of ivory tusks that […]
Nigeria debunks reports of explosion at South African High Commission in Abuja
The Nigerian government has branded “fake” reports of an alleged explosion at South Africa High Commission in capital Abuja, in wake of xenophobic attacks on […]
Zimbabwe’s former leader Robert Mugabe passes away at 95
Zimbabwe’s former longtime ruler Robert Mugabe who was forced to give up power in 2017 has died at 95, president Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced early […]
Algiers, among 10 world least liveable cities on The Economist Intelligence Unit 2019 survey
The Economist Intelligence Unit has ranked Algeria’s capital 132nd over 140 on its Global Livability Index 2019, putting therefore Algiers among world 10 least liveable […]
Equatorial Guinea: RSF dmands release of journalists held for interviewing suspended judge
France-based press freedom watchdog, Reporters Without Borders (RSF), has called on the Equatorial Guinean authorities to immediately free two journalists detained over one week ago […]
Nigeria, DRC boycott World Economic Forum taking place in Cape Town
Leaders of Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, have reviewed their plans to attend the World Economic Forum, held in Cape Town, in […]
Morocco’s OCP, AUC & AUDA-NEPAD pool efforts to promote Agriculture in Africa
The African Union Commission (AUC), AUDA-NEPAD and Morocco’s OCP Group have just formed a tripartite partnership to support the development of the agricultural sector in […]
Rwanda: First Jewish synagogue in Africa with permanent Rabbi becomes effective
A Jewish Rabbi has launched in Rwanda’s capital Kigali, the first East-Africa-based Jewish public worship place. The synagogue will be manned by Rabbi Chaim Bar […]
South Africa: ‘xenophobic’ attacks against foreigners’ property
The police in Johannesburg Monday said they have detained over 70 people believed to have attacked shops and cars owned by foreigners. Police managed to […]