Africa

Tiny Benin looks to tourism to boost economy

by Sophie BOUILLON, Josue MEHOUENOU Agence France-Presse OUIDAH, Benin (AFP) -- With its palm tree-lined beaches, unique heritage and wildlife parks,…

S. Sudan president vows aid access to famine-hit areas

JUBA, South Sudan (AFP) - South Sudan's President Salva Kiir vowed Tuesday that government would ensure aid could reach areas…

Lingap sa Mamamayan ng Iglesia Ni Cristo, mas pinalawak

By Weng Dela Fuente Eagle News Service QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) -- Puspusan ang paglingap na ginagawa ng Iglesia…

African Union mulls Morocco membership, Trump fallout

by Fran BLANDY Agence France-Presse ADDIS ADABA, Ethiopia (AFP) - African Union leaders grappled with Morocco's divisive bid to rejoin the…

Iglesia Ni Cristo: Baptism in Kampala GWS, Uganda District of Africa

(Eagle News) -- The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) continues to rapidly grow in different parts of the world.…

Ebola vaccine may be ‘up to 100% effective’: WHO

by Marlowe Hood Agence France Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- A prototype vaccine for Ebola may be "up to 100…

Odd facts about the giraffe

NAIROBI, Kenya (AFP) -- One of the most under-studied large mammals in Africa, research has shown the giraffe has silently…

Ethiopian photographer seeks new portrayal of Africa

by Karim LEBHOUR Agence France-Presse ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AFP) -- Surrounded by untidy stacks of paper and abandoned half-empty coffee cups,…

God’s work fulfilled: Iglesia Ni Cristo’s successful intensive expansion in Africa

  (Eagle News) -- The Iglesia Ni Cristo continues its fast spread in Africa, as it established a foothold in…

Gambia’s internet cut as ‘billion-year’ leader faces challenge

BANJUL. Gambia (AFP) - by Jennifer O'MAHONY Gambian President Yahya Jammeh faced the strongest electoral challenge of his 22-year rule…

World leaders take stock of shock Trump win

PARIS, France (AFP) -- Politicians worldwide took stock Wednesday of Donald Trump's shock US election victory, with the president-elect winning…

Nigerian youngsters catch waves at Lagos surf school

NIGERIA, Africa (AFP) -- A Nigerian surf enthusiast is teaching youngsters how to catch waves at Lagos' Tarkwa Bay, igniting…

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