SOS Méditerranée saves migrants along libyan coast/in /by
The Ocean Viking, an ambulance vessel chartered by the NGO, rescued 86 people in distress off the coast of Libya on Tuesday as they tried to reach Europe on a makeshift boat, the humanitarian NGO announced in a press release.
The maad, a wild fruit, delights Senegal/in /by
In the hustle and bustle of a market on the outskirts of Dakar, men unload three 60-tonne trucks that block the roadway long enough to deliver their cargo of maad, a delicate and sought-after fruit.
Sierra Leone capital calm after contested election outcome/in /by
Many people in central Freetown said they were relieved at the peaceful atmosphere as they went about their business at the start of Muslim festival of Eid, a public holiday.
Sudanese gather for Eid-al-Adha prayers in Port Sudan/in /by
Muslims gathered for Eid-al-Adha prayers in Port Sudan on Wednesday as fighting raged on in Khartoum and West Darfur.
Egypt: Muslims in Cairo celebrate Eid al-Adha/in /by
“Of course, it is beautiful, and I pray to God to always see people in joy and happiness as it is now, “ Om Younes (nickname), resident
Burkina: at least 34 soldiers and army auxiliaries killed in an attack/in /by
At least 31 soldiers and three army auxiliaries were killed on Monday in an attack by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, the army announced on Tuesday, with security sources telling AFP that another separate attack had left dozens dead.
Ivory Coast: Muslims prepare for Tabaski Feast, bemoan high prices/in /by
"I don't understand. We were told, because of the problems in Mali and Burkina Faso, that's what makes the goats very expensive. So it's not easy. Last year, it was a little better than this year." Ibrahim Doukoure, goat buyer
Failed Wagner revolt leaves a question in Africa: Will the ruthless mercenaries remain?/in /by
The Russian mercenary group that briefly threatened President Vladimir Putin's authority has for years been a ruthless force-for-hire across Africa, protecting rulers at the expense of the masses.
In conservative Somalia, an online app to find your soulmate/in /by
"It's less difficult than physically meeting strangers. When you interact with someone online, you can ask them all the questions you want and make sure they're right for you before you meet them," she smiles.
Vote on future of UN mission in Mali postponed until Friday/in /by
On June 16, taking everyone by surprise, Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop had demanded the "immediate withdrawal" of Minusma, denouncing its "failure".