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The gunmen who carried out a major attack on a train in Nigeria two weeks ago, sparking outrage in Africa’s most populous country, have released a new video of the hostages. At least eight people were killed and an unknown number of passengers abducted in the attack, in which assailants threw explosives on rails to stop a train from the… Read More

The Migration Museum in London is opening an exhibition dedicated to migrant entrepreneurs in the UK, spanning from brands like Deliveroo to local business owners. Through various listening booths, videos, and displays, visitors get to understand the companies’ overseas origins. Sitting on the barbershop armchair, the mirror turns into a screen playing videos of conversations between barbers and their customers,… Read More

Gambian president’s political Party won a narrow victory in the legislative elections held on April, 9. Adama Barrow’s National People’s Party (NPP) won 19 of the 53 parliamentary seats up for grabs, according to the country’s independent electoral commission. This means although the NPP has overturned the majority held by his main opponent the United Democratic Party, they will have… Read More

France is facing two weeks of what is set to be a bruising campaign over the country’s future. Centrist incumbent Emmanuel Macron will be facing the far-right Marine Le Pen for the presidency on April 24. Although he came top in the first round with around 27 percent, Macron told his supporters “nothing was decided”. “Over the next two weeks,… Read More

At least 12 soldiers and four volunteers have been killed in an attack on a military base by suspected jihadists in Burkina Faso. The military on Friday said 21 troops were also injured in the attack on the Namissiguima military detachment in the north. The assailants are reported to have first attacked the camp with shells. Then shooting followed. The… Read More

Deposed Guinean president Alpha Conde “returned to Conakry on Friday afternoon after medical treatment in the United Arab Emirates,” according to a statement by the transitional government read on state television. “The former president will remain in Guinea as long as his health allows. His integrity and dignity will always be respected in accordance with his rank and status” the… Read More

The first edition of Brazza fashion week (BFW) has taken place in Brazzaville, the Republic of Congo’s capital. Held for three days, the week showcased talents from the central african nation, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Gabon. The fashion show was organized under the theme “Traditions and modernity” and had Institut Français du Congo (IFC) teaming up with… Read More

Algeria’s homegrown startup Yassir is seeking to conquer the world of ride hailing. and home delivery service. The start up has already made good despite the country’s notoriously complex business climate. As a taxi and home-delivery firm Yassir has millions of users and is expanding across Africa. After earning a Ph.D. at Stanford and spending most of his professional life… Read More

Hundreds of Operation Dudula members have marched through the streets of Durban demanding that the government take strong action to deal with high numbers of illegal immigrants. The protesters sang and chanted anti-immigrant slogans, under the watchful eyes of the police. They then proceeded to Point Police station where they handed a memorandum with demands. They called for government action… Read More

Guinea’s ruling junta has given foreign companies until the end of May to submit proposals and a timetable for the construction of bauxite refineries. Colonel Mamady Doumbouya in a meeting with stakeholders in Conakry asked that the industrialists ensure this was done before the end of May and that all raw materials used in the manufacturing process be produced locally.… Read More