Old tyres find new life in hands of Moroccan artist [no comment]
A Moroccan artist makes a name for himself by making sculptures out of used tyres, creating intricate and detailed designs that have landed in several French … source
Togo protests continues as business owners worry about economic impact
It seems like business as usual in Togo’s capital, Lome despite growing tension and ongoing protests calling for an end to President Faure Gnassingbe’s rule, … source
Rwanda hangs tough on used clothes ban despite U.S threats to withdraw AGOA benefits [no comment]
Rwandan traders say a move by the government to ban imports of used clothing will lead to job losses and will have a negative impact on the country’s economy ……
Liberia president reduces import taxes on over 2,000 commodities
Liberian President George Weah on Wednesday decided to reduce import taxes on more than 2000 commodities to combat rising inflation. A statement from the … source
Chibok girls: Nigerians blame political elite for insecurity, corruption
April 14, 2018 marks four years since the kidnapping of 200 Chibok school girls in Borno state, North-Eastern Nigeria by Boko Haram. Civil Society groups … source
Adama Barrow will favour Jammeh’s extradition should commission recommend he stands trial
Gambian President Adama Barrow has said he will favor the extradition of his predecessor, Yahya Jammeh, if a commission of inquiry into human-rights abuses … source
Rio 2016 set to begin [‘Sports’ on The Morning Call]
On the first edition of *Sports* on the extended version of *The Morning Call*, Juliet Bawuah builds up to the 2016 Olympic Games which officially starts in Rio on ……
Meet the Nigerian artist Ekene Ngige,using coffee to produce stunning artworks
Ekene Ngige has found a way to blend his passion for coffee and arts by using this commodity to express himself in his Lagos based studio in Nigeria. source
Tunisia: Confusion over electoral body [The Morning Call]
Confusion is looming in Tunisia following the surprise resignation of Chafik Sarsar. He resigned on Tuesday for being unable to work “independently and … source
Fires and teargas fill streets during protests in Haiti [no comment]
Protesters in Haiti damaged commercial buildings in the capital city and set cars on fire on Tuesday, angered by government tax hikes that come at a time when … source