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Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina reportedly flees country as military unit joins protesters/in /by
After weeks of anti-government protests, President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly left the country, shortly before he was due to address the nation.
Living with lions: Encounters with wild animals on the rise near Nairobi National Park/in /by
For many visitors to Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the chance at seeing lions in the city’s National Park is a major draw. But as residential settlements spring up around the park, lions are increasingly wandering into people’s yards, preying on livestock, pets – and sometimes even humans.
Timbuktu marks 700 years of iconic Mosque with community celebration and restoration/in /by
In the heart of Timbuktu, hundreds of residents gathered in a powerful display of unity and heritage, coming together to replaster the Djingarey Ber Mosque, an annual tradition that this year carries special significance. The mosque, built in 1325 by Emperor Mansa Musa, marks its 700th anniversary.
Venezuelans in Colombia call for release of political prisoners/in /by
Venezuelans living in Colombia gathered on Saturday night to pray and demand the release of political prisoners in their homeland, calling for an end to persecution and inhumane treatment.
Tunisia: A new exhibition highlights Italian influence on Tunisian architecture/in /by
The touring exhbition opened in Ahmed Bey Palace in La Marsa last week, before moving to Tunis.
US and Egyptian Presidents to chair a ‘Summit for Peace’/in /by
U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi chaired a high-stakes “Summit for Peace” this week, bringing together world leaders to support efforts to end the two-year-long war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Mali slaps visa bond on US travelers in retaliation/in /by
The Foreign Ministry in Bamako announced the decision on Sunday, calling it a reciprocal response to US rules set to take effect on October 23 that will require Malian business and tourist visa applicants to post bonds of $5,000 to $10,000.
Thousands gather at Fatima Shrine for final pilgrimage of the year/in /by
Thousands of pilgrims gathered at Portugal’s Fatima Shrine over the weekend to take part in the candlelight and farewell processions marking the traditional October pilgrimage.
Heavy rain causes major flood damage in Morocco’s Nador province/in /by
Heavy rain has caused major flood damage in Morocco's Nador province. The northeastern coastal city saw 66 millimeters of rain in just 24 hours, leaving streets homes and vehicles underwater.
Ethiopia: One woman’s mission to protect Addis Ababa’s abandoned dogs/in /by
Feven Melese has created a shelter to rescue Ethiopia's abandoned dogs. She also hopes to change people's perception of dogs.