Libya Libyan guards 'shoot six migrants dead' at Tripoli detention centre The International Organization for Migration says the shooting was linked to notorious overcrowding at the centre where conditions are deplorable. 08/10/2021
no comment South Africa celebrates Desmond Tutu's 90th birthday Desmond Tutu, South Africa's anti-apartheid icon and Nobel peace laureate, marks his 90th birthday with a rare public appearance. 07/10/2021
Nature How are these everyday objects fighting wildlife crime in Africa? This first of its kind initiative lets you own part of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation’s story. 04/10/2021
Algeria Algeria recalls ambassador to France in fury at Macron criticism The French president reportedly accused Algeria's ruling elite of perpetuating a discourse based on "untruths" and a "hatred of France". 03/10/2021
Africanews Girls' education, a powerful lever for development in the Sahel Keeping girls in school, fighting against early marriage and pregnancy and enabling female leadership through the SWEDD project. #strongertogether2021, #SWEDD #Sahelwomen @2021Campagne 02/10/2021
Destinations The Roman city lost to the Libyan Civil War A forgotten historical gem in Libya is the best kept Roman ruin outside of Italy. 02/10/2021
Cult British Museum accepts Nigerian artist's gift but keeps looted bronzes The British Museum has a gigantic collection of stolen artefacts from multiple continents. One Nigerian artist set out on an exchange to get theirs back. 01/10/2021
Somalia At least eight die in suicide car bomb attack in Somalia's capital The Islamic extremist group Al-Shabab rammed a vehicle laden with explosives into a checkpoint near the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu. 25/09/2021
no comment Egyptian artist carves pencil tips into tiny statues of pharaohs With just a knife, brush and pencil, Ibrahim Belal creates miniature sculptures of the most prominent Pharaonic and Egyptian landmarks. 22/09/2021
no comment Activist calls Senegal trash problem 'ecological bomb' Armed with rakes, sacks and gloves, volunteers cleaned up trash littering a beach on Senegal's usually pristine coastline. Dozens of mainly young people and even children picked up garbage from the sandy beach in Bargny, a city located 35km from the capital Dakar. 19/09/2021
Algeria Algeria's longest-serving president Abdelaziz Bouteflika dies at 84 After two decades in power, and as he tried to secure a fifth term as president, Bouteflika was forced to quit amid huge, nationwide protests. 18/09/2021
Algeria Algeria's former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika dies aged 84 Bouteflika suffered a stroke in 2013 that badly weakened him. 18/09/2021
World French troops kill head of Islamic State in Greater Sahara: Macron The French leader described the killing is a "major success" in the fight against terrorist groups in the Sahel. 16/09/2021
no comment Opposition demonstration banned by authorities in Kinshasa suppressed by police An opposition demonstration, banned by the authorities, is quickly supressed by the police in Kinshasa who proceed to arrest people. Local leader of the opposition party Martin Fayulu also becomes embroiled with the police during the demonstration. 15/09/2021
Africanews Women champions of development in the Sahel - {INSPIRE AFRICA} "Investing in women and girls is one of the most effective ways to increase equality and promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth.. "- SWEDD #StrongerTogether2021 #womenempowerment 11/09/2021
Guinea Army colonel on Guinean TV says govt dissolved, borders shut The UN chief has called for the "immediate release" of President Alpha Conde. 05/09/2021
no comment Mayday call over migrant rescue in Mediterranean Migrants clinging to an overturned boat off the Libyan coast were spotted by air and were rescued last week, NGO SeaWatch Italy said Friday 03/09/2021
Green News How to tell the difference between tree-planting schemes and scams As more companies use trees to lure in customers, Ariel Maldonado explains how to spot a greenwashing scam. 01/09/2021
Nature Why are elephant populations increasing in Kenya? There has been a 12 per cent surge in elephant numbers since the last figures were recorded in 2014. 01/09/2021
