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 ...
Female genital mutilation is a leading cause of death for girls where it's practiced
Female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM/C) is a deeply entrenched cultural practice that affects around 200 million women ...
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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 ...
Anglo CEO Says Mali Mining Developments Cause for Grave Concern
The Malian government’s overhaul of its extraction industry risks deterring companies from investing in the nation that’s home to the world’s second-largest gold mine, according to Anglo American Plc ...
What's ahead for a 50-year-old West African bloc after 3 junta-led countries left the group?
What's ahead for a 50-year-old West African bloc after 3 junta-led countries left the group? - A 50-year-old West Africa ...
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Masks and wrestlers bring Dogon people out of Mali's shadows
People cannot go to Mali's Dogon region to witness its spectacular ancient culture, so the Dogons brought their dancing, ...