UN envoy welcomes Kiir’s order on unhindered aid access [no comment]
The U.N. humanitarian coordinator for South Sudan, Alain Noudehou has said a recent order by president Salva Kirr that humanitarian aid convoys be allowed … source
Egyptian man helps to rid villages of venomous snakes.
The Egyptian ‘crocodile hunter’ may not have his own show, but he is doing his best to help rid local villages of venomous snakes. Mohamed Attia, better known … source
Senegal’s art Biennale takes contemporary art to the people [no comment]
Goree Island off the coast of Senegal was host to some of the works displayed at the Dakar Biennale of African Contemporary Art – an event that celebrates the ……
Libya: 128 rescued migrants off the coasts [no comment]
Nearly 128 illegal immigrants were intercepted on Monday off the Libyan coasts and brought back ashore as they attempted to reach Europe.… READ MORE … source
[Video] Police break up anti-government protest in Ethiopia’s capital
Hundreds of protesters clash with police in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa after campaigners called for nation-wide protests over the status of a disputed territory … source
South African surfer challenges the waves and sexism [no comment]
Samukeliswe Cele has always loved the sea. At 14, she made the decision to challenge the popular saying that: surfing is not for Africans and girls. She is now a…
Basotho traditional blankets inspire young designers [no comment]
Cultural symbol and fashion accessory, the basotho blanket has not lost its essence. Young designers in Lesotho now find inspiration in the history of the … source
Annual voodoo celebration takes place in Benin [No Comment]
Every January, thousands of voodoo followers go to the beach in Ouidah, Benin where they worship spirits and pay homage to the millions of slaves who have … source
The World Cup trophy makes a stopover in Senegal [no comment]
The FIFA World Cup trophy made a stopover Sunday in Dakar, as part of an advertising journey in several countries.… READ MORE … source
Quai Branly Museum hosts the traditional “stick dance” in Egypt, [no comment]
Egyptian artists and players flock to the Quai Branly Museum for a high-flying show of jousting, dance and music.… READ MORE … source