West Africa

Ghana's modern artwork has gained worldwide recognition, and an increasing number of collectors are selecting up works produced on this small West African nation. However the native market continues to be affected by its lack of infrastructure. From our Accra correspondent,The brand new modern artwork gallery Ada moved to…

How can the appliance of barrier gestures in opposition to the coronavirus and the follow of Ramadan be reconciled? In Guinea, for well being causes, the authorities banned evening prayers organized through the final ten days of Lent, for concern of the epidemic. A measure that's controversial and has provoked demonstrations in Higher Guinea and Forest Guinea.…

The US Authorities's place on the momentary suspension of Covid-19 vaccines raises hopes in Africa. Notably in demand by India and South Africa, this measure is meant to speed up the manufacturing and distribution of antiquated vaccines, at a time when poor nations lack doses. The World Well being Group additionally sees it as a possibility for Africa to enhance its manufacturing capability.…

Reconciliation Minister Kouadio Konan Bertin acquired a delegation of pro-Gbagbo exiles on Thursday morning, who returned from Ghana just a few days in the past after 10 years in exile. A return that characterizes the chief Laurent Gbagbo. as reported from Abidjan, Pierre PintoLaurent Gbagbo's spokesman Justin Koné Katinan led…

In Niger, a brand new assault killed 15 troopers and wounded 4 others on Tuesday, Might 4, within the Tillabéry area within the western a part of the nation. The Ministry of Protection introduced this on Wednesday in a press launch. That is the second main assault suffered by the Nigerian armed forces in 4 days, resulting in greater than 31 troopers killed.…

On March 1, Côte d'Ivoire, which has simply obtained 500,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine, launched its antikovid vaccination marketing campaign. As of Could 3, the nation had vaccinated 183,000 folks, together with just below 15,000 within the second dose. As a sign of three weeks, neighboring Ghana, way more affected by coronavirus, vaccinated greater than twice. Two months after the launch of the…

A step in direction of reconciliation? Burkinabe's Minister for Nationwide Reconciliation, Zéphirin Diabré, is in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. He'll meet former President Blaise Compaoré, in exile since he overthrew in 2014. This assembly is a premiere between a minister of Roch Marc Kaboré's authorities and his predecessor Blaise…

A rare delivery after a being pregnant that induced concern in Mali and a robust solidarity to evacuate the mom. Halima Cissé, 25, from Timbuktu, was transported to Morocco at the tip of March for very shut follow-up. The younger girl was anticipating seven kids. She gave delivery to 9 kids by caesarean part on Tuesday, Could 4.…

In Bamako, the varied individuals met in regards to the kidnapping of the journalist Olivier Dubois who swings between hope and anxiousness. One month after his disappearance, the video the place he seems and the place he proclaims that he has been chosen by the help group for Islam and Muslims is seen as proof of the lives of his colleagues within the Malian press. A press that questions its skill to…

"This French journalist who works in Mali appeared in an nameless video recording that was broadcast on social networks yesterday, notes the web site, amongst different issues. Sahara Media, indicating that he was kidnapped in Mali in early April. The French International Ministry confirmed the kidnapping. (...) On this video, Sahara Media continues, Olivier Dubois, 46, declared kidnapped on April 8 within the Gao area by…