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The African presence in the world of comic books and graphic novels is sparse, but Ivorian author Marguerite Abouet is changing that. Thanks to her characters Aya and Akissi, both from the suburbs of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, a new generation of role models is on the way.

Eleven aid trucks enter northern Syria after talks to reopen border crossings in rebel-held areas

On a day of death and destruction, a newborn girl fought for her life in the rubble beside her mother’s lifeless body.

New born’s great uncle will take her in once she is released from hospital

This week's earthquake that devastated parts of southeastern Turkey and northern Syria has left unknown numbers of orphans

Getting youth involved is a key aim of the Angoulême international comics festival. Each year, students and young people enter the festival's numerous competitions or are called upon to act as jury members. Proof that the future of the art form is in good hands, both in terms of creativity…

The Sunday Mirror joined soap star Julie Hesmondhalgh on an emotional visit to witness the work of CRIBS, which supports 22 women and families desperate for a better life

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Its detractors say Tunisia's draft constitution will give President Kais Saied unchecked powers, but for voter Baya, that's a welcome break from the country's old political elite. "They were in power for 10 years and did nothing.