Africa's largest country with breathtaking beaches but no tourists: 'No one comes here'
The country boasts a rich mix of history, culture, and natural beauty, but despite its charms there is still a conspicuous lack of tourists there, according to reports.
It's Going to Be Tola Ojuolape's Year — Meet the London Designer Channeling the Color and Texture of Africa
Designer Tola Ojuolape feels like she’s on the cusp of greatness, but thanks to several recent projects and her skill at ...
Russia-Africa partnership among top priorities Putin adviser
Anton Kobyakov believes that cooperation within the framework of business events will boost relations between Moscow and the ...
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Niger: Many Nigeriens welcome withdrawal from ECOWAS with great hopes
Storyline: Many people in Niger have welcomed the country's departure from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), hoping the move can bring in better development. The memberships of ...
Female genital mutilation is a leading cause of death for girls where it’s practised – new study
A study finds female genital mutilation or cutting is a leading cause of death: a young woman or girl dies every 12 minutes.
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Upholding Electoral Standards to Curb Growing Impunity in Africa
While the authorities exploiting impunity may not bear much reputational, legal, or financial cost, the burden on citizens is heavy. Instability wrought by impunity frequently spills across borders, ...
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From Music to Trade: Africa’s Cultural Proliferation and Economic Growth
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Barrick’s worst nightmare: Who is Mamou Touré, the brains behind Mali’s mining shakeup?
A former employee of Randgold and co-founder of the consultancy Iventus Mining, Mamou Touré plays a key role in renegotiating ...
Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail
The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...
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'We're still talking to Mali', Bristow tells conference
It's a very interesting time, Barrick chief executive Mark Bristow told the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, as he remains hopeful that he can strike a deal with the Malian government to reopen the ...