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It’s a first of its kind in Senegal, a ostrich farm. Over the past seven years, these rare birds have become the economic powerhouse of Mlomp, a village in Casamance, southern Senegal. And now the whole community depends on these ostriches. A profitable farming business. “Nothing is discarded in the ostrich business. From the droppings, we make organic fertiliser, which… Read More

Guinea on Thursday reported its first new case of the Ebola virus in almost a month, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In a Twitter post, the director of WHO Regional Office for Africa, Matshidiso Moeti, revealed that the case was registered in Souloutavillage of the southeastern N’Zerekore region in Guinea. “Saddened to hear of the #Ebola case reported… Read More

Niger’s new president Mohamed Bazoum lashed out on Friday at jihadists who have carried out devastating attacks on his country, accusing them of “war crimes” after he took the helm of the troubled nation. The inauguration marked the first-ever transition between elected presidents in Niger’s six decades of independence from France — a historic moment that has been widely praised.… Read More

The British government is gearing up to ban international arrivals from four more countries — Kenya, Bangladesh, Pakistan and the Philippines starting April 4— amid concerns over new virus variants but opted against including European nations that are facing a resurgence of the virus. The Department for Transport said Friday the number of countries on its “red list” will reach… Read More

In a few days, Chadians will go to the polls to choose a new president. In the capital N’Djamena, billboards of incumbent President Idriss Deby dominate the streets and office buildings. The opposition candidates – outspent and harassed can hardly be seen. The president’s supporters say they are mobilizing hard to get their man re-elected. “He likes young people, he… Read More

Four United Nations peacekeepers were killed in an attack by jihadists on their camp in Aguelhok in northern Mali, the U.N. mission in Mali said Friday. The U.N. mission said that helicopters were dispatched to the scene to evacuate the wounded from the camp, which houses mostly Chadian peacekeepers. The U.N. mission said that the attackers suffered heavy losses and… Read More

The OPEC oil cartel and allied countries said Thursday that they have decided to add gradually add back some 2 million barrels per barrel per day of oil production from May to July, moving cautiously in pace with the recovery of the global economy from the COVID-19 pandemic. The group is restoring production that was slashed last year to support… Read More

Nigerian police have launched a radio channel in a bid to better their relations with the public. Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police IGP Mohammed Adamu said the channel will help strengthen the bond between the security element and the public following the recent protests against the police. The FM station 99.1 is expected to enhance the security and safety of Nigerians… Read More

Devastation and pain left behind in Mozambique after the deadly attack in the province of Cabo Delgado on March 24. In Pemba, the port city of Cabo Delgado, the wait is coming to an end for some, as they are reunited with their relatives. But the situation is far from calm in the town of Palma, and other areas, where… Read More

Villagers living near the Okavango Delta have warned their livelihoods are at risk after Canadian company EconAfrica bought licenses off the Namibian government to conduct exploratory oil drilling across the country, and Botswana. The company according to British broadcaster Sky News believes the area could contain one of the world’s biggest oil fields and uncovering it could completely transform the… Read More