July 12, 2008
Leaders from Europe, Africa and the Middle East will meet in Paris this weekend to launch the Mediterranean Union.
The new body aims to strengthen ties between Europe and its southern neighbours.
Many of those migrating to North Africa and Europe come from West and Central Africa.
Their pursuit of a better life takes them on [...]

July 12, 2008
While thousands of African risk their lives crossing to Europe every year, many from other parts of the continent stay on in North Africa because they’ve simply run out of money.

July 12, 2008
Human adornment is the driving force behind the global demand for gold. However, for the people of Western Ghana, life only gets harder as the soil under their feet gives up its cherished metal.