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Libyan volunteers in Tripoli deliver outfits to flood-hit Derna

Volunteers work at a women's training and development centre in Tripoli, contributing to relief efforts supporting affected people in eastern Libya following a deadly flood, by manufacturing, clothing, uniforms, and shrouds

Libya flood: Cook Salah Khalil alongside volunteers prepare meals for the displaced

"We need to help our people in this catastrophe. This is not a matter of launching an initiative, it's a matter of giving a hand, we must remain immersed in what happened especially that I am from this beautiful city [Derna]." Salah Khalil, Libyan cook

Nigeria: 6km charity walk to support children fighting Cancer

In a bid to create awareness on early cancer detection on children the Okapi Children Cancer Foundation in Abuja, Nigeria held a 6km charity walk to support children fighting cancer.

Nigeria, China mark strengthened ties at mid-Autumn Festival celebration in Lagos

“The opportunities before us are enormous, and the potential for our collaboration knows no bounds. By maximizing business synergy between Nigeria and China - through government-backed incentives. We have the chance to create a brighter, more prosperou...

Benin: Families mourn victims of contraband fuel depot fire

Benin is a major destination for smuggled fuel from Neighboring Nigeria. A decision in May by Nigeria's government to end a fuel subsidy caused a dramatic rise in prices, increasing the appetite for smuggled fuel

Senegal: Hundreds compete in Dakar to Gorée Island swimming race

"This Dakar-Gorée crossing is really exciting and a challenge for everyone. And for young people planning to prepare for the Youth Olympic Games, it's a good opportunity to take part because it's young people at this age who can take part ..... in inte...

France to end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out

“ So France has decided to bring back its ambassador, and in the coming hours our ambassador and several diplomats will return to France. And we will put an end to our military cooperation with the current Niger authorities because they don’t want to f...

UNGA: Burkina Faso warns against Libya scenario in Niger, slams “international hypocrisy”

In a lengthy speech delivered in a vehement tone, Burkina Faso's Minister of State addressed the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly on Sep. 23.
ECOWAS, the A.U., and the UN must become “true organizations of peoples instead of structu...

Berlin Marathon: Ethiopia’s Assefa sets new women’s world record, Kipchoge bags 5th win

Tigst Assefa is the new hodler of the women's marathon world record. On Sunday (Sep. 24) she broke, by more than two minutes, the previous record set by Kenya's Brigid Kosgei in 2019.

Berlin Marathon: Ethiopia’s Assefa sets new women’s world record, Kipchoge celebrates 5th win

Tigst Assefa is the new hodler of the women's marathon world record. On Sunday (Sep. 23) he broke, by more than two minutes, the previous record set by Kenya's Brigid Kosgei in 2019.