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It was hoped the Sunday appointment of Mali’s new civilian prime minister, Moctar Ouane, could lift sanctions imposed by neighbouring countries. ECOWAS imposed sanctions on Mali soon after the junta led August 18 coup and said they would be lifted after civilian leaders were appointed during the transition period. But the bloc of West African leaders may take aim at… Read More

The fashion industry has had to get creative amid the coronavirus pandemic, especially during fashion week. In Milan, Italian label Marni sent 48 newly created looks to the four corners of the Earth — including Dakar, Detroit, London and Tokyo. Friends and collaborators of the fashion house donned them for a film montage, which was live-streamed at Milan fashion week.… Read More

Ethiopia’s marked one of its most famous and colourful holidays but drew a much smaller crowd due to coronavirus measures. Meskel — otherwise known as finding the cross — is the the Christian celebration that marks the finding by Roman empress Helena of the so called “true cross” on which Jesus was crucified. There are usually tens of thousands who… Read More

Children in Zimbabwe have returned to the classroom for the first time in six months since the coronavirus outbreak. But teachers are nowhere to be seen as two unions went on strike on Monday in a dispute over pay, working conditions and COVID-19 protective equipment. The government shut schools in March to prevent the spread of the pandemic, which has… Read More

Residents of the Afro-Mexican community of Cuajinicuilapa, in the southern Mexican state of Guerrero, pay tribute to their origins and culture by celebrating their patron saint Nicholas of Tolentino. A colorful celebration that takes place every year… but the Afro-Mexican population has long struggled for recognition. “We have been telling the world that Afro-Mexican people, due to internalised racism, due… Read More

For many Mozambicans, the Hulene dump, in Maputo, is a rescue resource to which they desperately resort in order to survive and support their families. It is the largest dump in the country and has become the basis for a plastic collection business dominated mainly by young people and women. Those who come here have all known hunger and deprivation.… Read More

Fifty years since Gamal Abdel Nasser’s death, controversy over the legacy of the charismatic Egyptian president who championed Arab unity lives on in Egypt as deep divisions beset the Middle East. Best known for his colloquial charisma and pan-Arab populism, he enraptured listeners with his radio broadcasts and inspired enormous pride inside the North African country and well beyond its… Read More

Mali’s transitional president appointed former minister of foreign affairs, Moctar Ouane, on Sunday as the West African nation’s prime minister days after being sworn into office. The appointment of a civilian prime minister was a major condition imposed by the West African regional economic bloc, ECOWAS, on Mali to lift sanctions that were imposed after an Aug. 18 coup. ECOWAS… Read More

Mali’s transitional president appointed former minister of foreign affairs, Moctar Ouane, on Sunday as the West African nation’s prime minister days after being sworn into office. The appointment of a civilian prime minister was a major condition imposed by the West African regional economic bloc, ECOWAS, on Mali to lift sanctions that were imposed after an Aug. 18 coup. ECOWAS… Read More

Candian-Togolese Tennis player Felix Auger-Aliassime is eager to contribute to children care and education in Togo. Friday Auger-Aliassime launched his latest charity on social media, The FAAPointsfor Change. For every points scored during the season, $20 USD will be donated to charity. For the bi-national athelte, this move is personnal. The Canadian-togolese has chosen to help protect and educate children… Read More