Nigerian president meets parents of schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram [no comment]
The Nigerian president, who is on a visit to the northeastern part of the country, met with the parents of some 110 Dapchi students kidnapped last month by Boko ……
Desert stallion race pushes riders’ limits [No Comment]
Battling gusts of sandy wind, riders from across the world struggled to control feisty stallions as they raced in the first Gallops of Morocco, a desert endurance … source
Fashion show in Kinshasa challenges stigma around disability [no comment]
Activists in Kinshasa hosted the first fashion show for disabled people on Friday (April 19), to promote acceptance and removal of barriers that the disabled face … source
A performing arts space in Lagos introduces disadvantaged children to the stage [no comment]
In a small district in Lagos, Nigeria the dreams of young children come alive through an arts space set up by a former actor. Here, young performers are free to…
Thugs invade senate, steals symbol of authority [No Comment]
The ceremonial mace of Nigeria’s upper chamber of parliament was stolen on Wednesday, Senate leaders said, condemning the theft as an “act of treason”. source
Kenya police disperse opposition protesters [no comment]
Kenyan police have dispersed opposition protestors in the capital Nairobi to force out electoral commission officials accused of bungling August 8 presidential … source
Designer pushes Nigerians to revive and promote local leather industry [no comment]
Nigeria’s leather industry has the potential to generate over 600 million dollars annually but after a collapse of the manufacturing sector in the 90s, entrepreneurs … source
Discovering tourism in Hurghada, Egypt [no comment]
With its breathtakingly beautiful coral reefs and turquoise waters ideal for windsurfing, Hurghada, on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, has become a popular tourist … source
Kenya election: Voting coming to an end [no comment]
Most polling stations in the country closed at 5pm which was the official closing time according to IEBC.… READ MORE … source
Zimbabweans react to death of Tsvangira [no comment]
Zimbabweans reacted to the death of opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, saying it was a great loss to the country.… READ MORE … source