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'Forgive one another' Pope tells South Sudanese on last day of trip

Pope Francis made a final appeal for peace in South Sudan on Sunday as he celebrated Mass before tens of thousands of people to close out an unusual mission by Christian religious leaders to nudge forward the country’s recovery from civil war.

05/02/2023

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Pope Francis joined the Archbishop of Canterbury, and the moderator of the Church of Scotland in South Sudan on Friday in a joint campaign to promote peace

03/02/2023

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Pope begins trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Pontiff's visit to the Congo and South Sudan aims to bring a message of peace to the two countries riven by poverty.

31/01/2023

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Meet the Kenyan hockey team roaring on ice

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I want to see the Kenya Ice Lions playing with other countries in Africa. I want to see us going to the Olympics, representing the Kenyan flag.

30/01/2023

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Watch: Voodoo Festival celebrated in Benin

Every year in Benin, west Africa locals celebrate a festival in tribute to the deities of Voodoo, the indigenous religion worshipping natural spirits and revering their ancestors.

11/01/2023

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Senegal grieves after deadly bus crash kills 38 and injures dozens

In the deadliest motor accident in Senegal’s recent years, at least 38 people have been killed and dozens injured after a crash involving two buses.

08/01/2023

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Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

On this day in 1973: The power of Christ compels you on Boxing Day! The greatest film of all time, 'The Exorcist', premieres in theatres. Also, happy Kwanzaa!

26/12/2022

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Best of Angola: Take a look back at this year's growth-geared firms

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Angola benefits from its vast energy and water resources, plus optimal weather for multiple harvests. It's a natural dividend that has led to many companies surging ahead in traditional and renewable energies, innovative agriculture and a new kind of tourism for Angola’s millions-strong diaspora.

16/12/2022

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Britain seeks out new friends in Africa, Asia and Latin America

The British foreign secretary is expected to say on Monday that his country must look beyond its "traditional" allies.

11/12/2022

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Angola’s diaspora tourism strategy: remembrance and revival

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There are at least 12 million people in the Americas of Angolan descent, it is estimated. In partnership with Governo de Angola

09/12/2022

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Morocco's art of Arabic calligraphy rises after UN heritage award

Calligraphy is considered a particularly inclusive practice in Morocco, and in recent years, it has become increasingly popular among women.

06/12/2022

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Real time climate information in Africa

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From crops to water, the continent’s demand for climate data is on the rise

05/12/2022

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OCP’s commitment to restoring biodiversity in Africa

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The OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and the world’s largest producer of phosphate-based fertilisers, recognises that long-term strategies should incorporate every possible protection for environments and life forms.

05/12/2022

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Step inside Mama Africa’s Casa Museu

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Mama Africa, or Aminata Goubel, is also a longtime journalist, now reporting for the national radio. She also encourages youth to take in Angolan culture, joining them in music and dance, including on the beach outside Casa Museu.

02/12/2022

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Belgium: Three human skulls from the colonial era removed from auction

A Belgian auction house sparks widespread criticism after it placed three human skulls from the colonial era up for sale.

01/12/2022

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A diamond in the rough: Angola’s growing potential as a fruit exporter

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Meet the "Strawberry King" in southwest Huila Province, who says Angola has the best conditions for growing strawberries in the world. And the "Pitaya King", who discovered pitaya, or dragon fruit, in Brazil and learned of its health benefits 12 years ago.

25/11/2022

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Why Eugen Louis Rothen retired from Switzerland to Mauritius

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When he retired in the spring of 2021, Eugen recalled the "beautiful vacation" he had had with his wife on the island in 2019.

22/11/2022

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Fashion from trash... Welcome to Nigeria's 'Trashion' Show

A Nigerian NGO is hoping to make a difference in people's lives by showing off its delightful designs and outfits fashioned from everyday rubbish.

22/11/2022

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African Unity Road linking Algiers to Lagos nears completion

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Conceived over 50 years ago, the Trans-Saharan Highway runs almost 5,000 kilometres from Algeria to Nigeria. Now it's nearly finished.

21/11/2022

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OCP Group: Promoting Agricultural Growth in Africa

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Can Africa become the world’s breadbasket? Morocco’s OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and the largest producer of phosphate-based fertilisers, is sure it can.

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