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Qatar ignites more tensions between Eritrea and Djibouti
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Niger recalls envoy to Qatar in solidarity with Arab states
Niger said on Saturday it had recalled its ambassador to Qatar in solidarity with Arab countries that have cut ties with Doha over allegations it ... World News -
Giant diamond auction fails as Sierra Leone rejects $7.8 mln
A much anticipated auction for one of the world's largest diamonds fizzled on Thursday when the government of Sierra Leone rejected a $7.8 million bid ... Financial Markets -
1 million children refugees from South Sudan’s civil war
More than 1 million children have fled South Sudan’s civil war, two United Nations agencies said Monday, part of the world’s fastest ... World News -
Nearly 9,000 migrants rescued in Mediterranean over weekend: IOM
Nearly 9,000 mainly African migrants were rescued in the Mediterranean this past long weekend after being put by smugglers in Libya onto unseaworthy ... Middle East -
‘Mass’ starvation deaths threaten Africa, Yemen
The United Nations warned Tuesday that “the risk of mass deaths from starvation ... is growing” among people in conflict and drought-hit ... Features -
Why proclaiming end of ISIS would be a flagrant error
Over the last few weeks, ISIS has suffered a series of defeats and setbacks in Syria and Iraq. The new offensive launched last Sunday by Iraqi forces ... Features -
King Mohammed VI new fashion outfits attract Moroccans’ attention
Photos showing new outfits of Moroccan King Mohammed VI during his recent visit to Africa have caught the attention of Moroccans. During his official ... Features -
From donkeys to dried scorpions, the tale of Chinese imports from Africa
For many other African counties this has become a profitable trade Variety -
VIDEO: Gambia ‘missing millions’ after Jammeh flies into exile
Gambians who fled the country over security fears have been urged to return, after the former president finally relinquished power Economy -
Egypt’s new generation could make them Africa’s best once again
Three successive AFCON title triumphs were followed by three successive failures to qualify for the tournament, in 2012, 2013 and 2015 Sports -
Lions poisoned, beheaded ‘for witchcraft potions’ in South Africa
The lions were fed poisoned meat at a game lodge in Limpopo province before they were mutilated Variety -
Saudi Arabia, Niger sign three accords
The agreements included a security cooperation pact, a draft accord for construction and equipping primary schools in all regions of Niger Economy -
Africa football chief faces prosecution over broadcast rights
Issa Hayatou is being referred to General Prosecutor for favoring Lagardere Sports Sports -
How liquid ‘white gold’ is helping Kenyan women fight the patriarchy
In a bustling inner-city street in downtown Nairobi, liters of white gold are consumed every day by elderly Somali men Travel and Tourism -
Algeria premier rues low regional trade in Africa
Regional trade makes up only 10 to 12 percent of international commerce for African countries Economy -
African tribal make-up: What’s behind the face paint?
Africa is a continent rich in different cultures, traditions, languages and perceptions of beauty Fashion and beauty -
Eight Arab countries follow Morocco, withdraw from Guinea summit
Eight Arab countries pulled out because of the insistence of the African Union on the participation of the Desert Polisario separatist delegation Middle East -
Sudan official denies rumors of Bashir’s death
A rumor had circulated on social media platforms claiming that the Sudanese president has died of a heart attack Middle East -
Ilhan Omar elected first Somali-American legislator in the US
Omar came to the United States after escaping the Somali civil war with her family and spending four years in a Kenyan refugee camp Features -
Two suicide bombers kill at least eight in northeast Nigeria’s Maiduguri
There was no immediate claim of responsibility but the attacks bore the hallmarks of Boko Haram North Africa -
Rescuers save 2,400 migrants in Mediterranean, recover 14 bodies
More than 3,100 migrants have gone missing or died this year while trying to use the route from north Africa to Europe by boat North Africa -
Merkel in Africa on trip aimed at stemming migrant flows
The International Monetary Fund this month said skilled workers were leaving sub-Saharan Africa in rapidly increasingly numbers World News -
Ethiopia blames Egypt for supporting outlawed, armed group
Ethiopia’s government on Monday blamed Egypt for supporting outlawed rebels and forcing the declaration of a state of emergency. There is &ldquo ... North Africa -
More than 100 migrants rescued off Spain in one day
More than 100 African migrants were saved from the Mediterranean off the coast of Spain after attempting the perilous crossing to Europe on a rickety boat North Africa -
Liberia designers lead African style revolution
Liberian designers and shop owners are leading an African style revolution, with returnees bringing a taste for local fashions in favor of Western ... Reports -
Africa could be significant LNG importer by 2025: Total
Cairo could be importing between 15 million-20 million tons annually within a decade Energy -
New museum to put 'Slave Coast' on tourist map
A new museum in Guinea Bissau charting the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade hopes to put the history of the 'Slave Coast' on the map, and draw ... Reports -
AIDS pageant in Uganda seeks to stem stigma, discrimination
When she was younger, Tryphena Natukunda's mother discouraged her from swallowing her antiretroviral medicines among strangers or even distant ... Features -
Starving to death: Boko Haram's food crisis in Nigeria
Millions of children are starving in northeast Nigeria as a result of the Boko Haram conflict Features