France returns sacred 'talking drum' looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast

The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.‎ Source link

Stephen Constantine: Globetrotting Englishman appointed Rwanda head coach for second time

Englishman Stephen Constantine has been reappointed head coach of Rwanda’s men’s team on a two-year contract. The 63-year-old will leave his current managerial role with Cypriot club APEA Akrotiri to…

Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea

Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed. Source link

The Christian-Muslim Nigerian couple who are fasting for Lent and Ramadan at the same time

Olanrewaju Williams is a Christian and his wife, Kaosara, is a Muslim and this year they are both fasting.⁣ ⁣ For the first time since 1993, the Muslim holy month…

Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns

“Violence and fear” will spike and “equality and non-discrimination” will be trampled on, warn critics. Source link

Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya

The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says. Source link

Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins

A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility. Source link

New US ambassador to South Africa summoned over 'undiplomatic remarks'

Leo Brent Bozell apologises after weighing in on a dispute rooted in the country’s apartheid past. Source link

French aid worker killed in drone strikes in rebel-held DR Congo city

Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers. Source link

Ethiopia floods and landslides kill 30 in Gamo Zone

The Southern Ethiopia regional state governor offered his condolences to the affected families. “On behalf of myself and the regional government, I express my deep sorrow over the loss of…

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