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Senegal tightens anti-Covid measures
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Senegal tightens anti-Covid measures

Senegal has tightened anti-Covid-19 measures following deaths registered among Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia.
Egyptian Hajj death toll rises to 672
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Egyptian Hajj death toll rises to 672

At least 672 Egyptians have been confirmed dead during Hajj pilgrimage, authorities have said.
Egypt to arraign travel agents for 'fraudulent' trips to Mecca
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Egypt to arraign travel agents for 'fraudulent' trips to Mecca

The Egyptian government has said it will arraign travel agents accused of organising "fraudulent" trips for Mecca-bound pilgrims.
Pilgrim deaths: Tunisia president sacks religious affairs minister
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Pilgrim deaths: Tunisia president sacks religious affairs minister

Tunisian President Kais Saied has sacked the country's religious affairs minister after 49 citizens died during Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
El Mouftahi: Cycling from Morocco to Mecca to bring hope
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El Mouftahi: Cycling from Morocco to Mecca to bring hope

The adventurer documented his journey on social media, with pictures showing him travelling through dense jungle and climbing rugged hill slopes.
How Nigeria's unusual Hajj fare hike threatens intending pilgrims' chances
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How Nigeria's unusual Hajj fare hike threatens intending pilgrims' chances

A communication to registered Hajj pilgrims from Nigeria to pay an additional amount within short notice to cover forex-induced cost escalation has caused an uproar.
Nigerian woman honoured for returning lost $80,000
Africa

Nigerian woman honoured for returning lost $80,000

Aishatu Guru Nahuce from Zamfara State in Nigeria returned $80,000 that she picked during Hajj, an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
How Muslims perform largest Hajj after Covid-19
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How Muslims perform largest Hajj after Covid-19

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and it is obligatory on every adult Muslim who is physically, mentally and financially capable.
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What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

What is TPLF and why is it important to Ethiopia’s peace process?

The United Nations estimates that the conflict has affected over 9.7 million people in the country’s northern region
Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

Five migrants die, 28 missing after boat capsizes in Tunisia

According to the United Nations, more than 20,000 migrants have died in the Mediterranean since 2014.
Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Is it time to ban the deadly chemical behind Gambia children deaths?

Dozens of children in the west African country have died after taking a few sips of cough syrups, which contained high quantities of poisonous diethylene glycol.
Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Prejudices are the things best shared between Morocco and Algeria

Not only do Moroccans and Algerians share the same customs, but they are also pulled down by similar downward trends and by great sociological movements — to such an extent that they differ only in their degree and not in their nature.
Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Burkina Faso: the reasons for endemic instability

Two coups in eight months. Ten presidents, 70 percent of whom have come from the military in 62 years of independence. Burkina Faso is struggling with its political stability. How can this problem be explained?
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