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The massive mosque built once a year

2 August 2019
Peter YeungFeatures correspondent
News imagePaul de Roos People participate in the Crepissage at the Great Mosque in Djenne, MaliPaul de Roos

During the Crépissage, residents of Djenné, Mali, work together to repair and rebuild the Grand Mosque, the world’s largest mud-brick structure.

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Shift from diesel 'helping Rwanda manage price shocks'

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Cecilia Bartoli: A voice that defies time

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Wall Street opens mixed after another record close

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Kenya bank CEO calls for regional response to energy shock

East Africa urged to unite and collaborate on infrastructure in response to the global energy price volatility.

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Watch the killer snail that hunts with toxic bullets

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The little-known fried dish unique to one English city

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Shares on Wall Street open higher after record close

AI fuelled optimism about technology stocks is continuing to boost markets.

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The space tech solving the world's signal problem

New satellite networks promise phone signal anywhere, transforming how we stay connected globally.

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Reports of 'draft deal' with Iran send oil prices down

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Energy price increases challenge connectivity across Africa

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Why the Iran crisis threatens Africa's food supply

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