West-Africa
Tidianes invited to celebrate Gamou at home due to coronavirus
No pilgrimage to Tidian this year. In Senegal, believers in the country’s largest Muslim Brotherhood will celebrate Gamou at home due to…
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Central-Africa
At least 12 people were killed New violence bled the Benishangul-Gumuz region
At least 12 people were killed on Monday, October 12, by unidentified gunmen in the western Benishangul-Gumuz region of the country. A…
East-Africa
“Ry Tanindrazanay malala ô”, the story of a wavy Malagasy national anthem
In May 1959, the national anthem of the very young Republic of Madagascar was officially presented to the people. But as with…
North-Africa
protests in Sbeïtla in the center-west after the death of a man
Demonstrations took place on Tuesday 13 October in Sbeïtla, about 30 miles (30 kilometers) from Kasserine, a marginalized region in central western…
West-Africa
Guinea elections Episode 1: The marketing campaign might be festive earlier than Sunday’s vote
In tonight’s version: Nigerian police promise to cease utilizing pressure in opposition to protesters who’ve demonstrated in opposition to the violent SARS…
East-Africa
Trump calls for a plan to withdraw US troops from Somalia
WASHINGTON, Somalia – President Donald Trump has informed high advisers he needs to tug US troops out of Somalia, in accordance with…
West-Africa
Candidates within the final a part of Guinea’s presidential election
When voters in Guinea go to the polls on Sunday, they should select from 12 presidential candidates, together with the incumbent Alpha…
West-Africa
What we know about the conditions of the release of Soumaïla Cissé and Sophie Pétronin
Five days after the release of Soumaïla Cissé, Sophie Pétronin and two Italian hostages of the Islamist and Muslim support group linked…
East-Africa
lawsuit in opposition to mining firm for “slavery” in Eritrea won’t happen
A Canadian mining firm was getting ready to look in court docket for “slavery” and “pressured labor” in Eritrea following complaints from…
West-Africa
Dozens killed in assault in central Mali
Suspected Islamist militants killed 25 individuals, together with 13 troopers in a number of assaults in central Mali, burned down a military…
East-Africa
Mo Farah was appointed ambassador to Djibouti ports and free zones
British lengthy distance runner Mo Farah has been appointed ambassador to the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority. Farah was appointed ambassador…
