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France to boost military support in Ivory Coast/in /by
During an official visit to the Ivorian commercial capital Abidjan, the French minister, Se-bastien Lecornu, declined to comment on Burkina Faso's decision even as he re-emphasised France's commitment to engagement with security issues in West Africa, where the Islamist insurgency is spreading.
Heavy rains hit Mauritius as cyclone Freddy passes closest to archipelago/in /by
Mauritius was battered by heavy rain Monday as intense tropical storm Freddy hit the country. Many businesses were forced to close and the Indian Ocean archipelago's international airport was shut. The Mauritius Meteorological Services had issued a Class 3 cyclone warning (level 3 out of 4).
Nigerians struggle with cost of living as election day nears/in /by
Double digit inflation, weak economic growth and mounting insecurity are key concerns for Nigerians voting in general elections on February 25.
Burkinabe citizens glad French troops have left the country/in /by
On Sunday Burkina Faso announced the official withdrawal of the French Task Force’s operations in the country
Fresh clash between rebels and troops in eastern DR Congo/in /by
Speaking on condition of anonymity, a security source said Monday (Feb. 20) that clashes began on 5:am in the Kitshanga area, northwest of the main eastern city of Goma.
Cairo project shines a light on Egypt’s architectural heritage/in /by
Launched in 2012, the Athar Lina project has been fostering a sense of ownership among residents over Cairo's architectural heritage
S.Sudan: Comedians and audience heal the pain through humour/in /by
Juba's Kilkilu Ana Comedy Show is a weekly comedy night. Stand-up acts, poetry readings and music shows have no trouble drawing crowds eager for distraction and solace. Indeed, after a civil war, South Sudanese still suffer from violence fuelled by various armed groups.
Robert Mugabe’s son arrested in Zimbabwe over cars trashed at a party/in /by
He was arrested following a complaint from his friend, Sindiso Nkatazo, also 31...
Afro-Colombians celebrate Christmas/in /by
African communities in Colombia celebrate Christmas on the third Saturday of February, a tradition dating back to the days of slavery
Tunisia orders top European trade union official expelled/in /by
President Kais Saied of Tunisia ordered Europe's top trade union official to leave the North African country after she addressed protesters at a demonstration organized by an influential labour union.