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Nigeria: Muslims in Lagos celebrate Eid al-Adha/in /by
“This Sallah is different because of this is the Eid al-Kabir where we celebrate with sacrifice, you can slaughter ram, or cow or whichever you can be able to afford to slaughter." Muhammed Sanni, Real estate consultant
Nigeria’s elections eroded public trust in voting, EU observers say/in /by
The European Union (EU) observers have released a final report on Nigeria's recent elections, revealing significant problems that undermined public trust in the electoral processes.
Unfair EU rules to hit SA orange exports, say growers/in /by
South African orange exports to the European Union (EU) are predicted to decline by 20% this year as a result of what the CEO of the Citrus Growers Association of South Africa (CGA) calls "unfair" regulations.
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