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Met Museum show brings together Ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses
'Divine Egypt' explores how the gods and imagery were experienced in temples, shrines, and tombs, and how they came to life in daily worship.
Counting underway in Libya following elections in 16 municipal councils
Libyans hope these municipal elections will pave the way for long-delayed parliamentary and presidential polls.
GenZ protesters return to streets in Morocco after pause
Led by an online youth collective, they are demanding government reform education and healthcare, while tackling corruption and a cost of living crisis.
Ivory Coast leader urges young people to vote in presidential poll
President Alassane Ouattara is running for a fourth term in office in the election due to take place on 25 October.
Ivorian presidential candidate’s offers youth a message of hope
Jean-Louis Billon was on the campaign trail in Abidjan’s working class neighbourhood of Abobo on Saturday.
Child soldiers released by South Sudan’s People’s Defence Forces prepare for civilian life
South Sudan’s efforts to end the recruitment of child soldiers appear to be paying off. According to the UN, some children have just been released by the South Sudan People's Defence Forces and are beginning their transition back to civilian life.
Madagascar coup leader sworn is as president, promises new elections within two years
An army colonel who seized power in a military coup has been sworn in as Madagascar’s new president. Colonel Michael Randrianirina took the oath of office on Friday - just three days after leading the takeover that saw president Andry Rajoelina flee the country.
Culinary innovator Fatmata Binta appointed FAO’s Goodwill Ambassador for Africa
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations announced the designation of chef Fatmata Binta, an award-winning culinary innovator and advocate for African agrifood systems, as FAO Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa.
Culinary innovator Fatmata Binta appointed FAO’s Goodwill Ambassador for Africa
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations announced the designation of chef Fatmata Binta, an award-winning culinary innovator and advocate for African agrifood systems, as FAO Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa.
Fighting in North Darfur sees number of displaced people triple
Fighting in North Darfur’s embattled capital of el-Fasher has tripled the number of displaced people this year alone in Tawila, a town about 60 kilometers away, said a UN migration agency official.