Ricci Shryock

African Migrants Find Work as Beekeepers in Italy

Aid groups have criticized efforts by European leaders to stem the flow of migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, arguing Europe's economy needs more workers. One nongovernmental organization in Italy has been trying to fill the gap by training African migrants to work as beekeepers and then pairing them with local honey producers in need of employees. Ricci Shryock reports for VOA from Alessandria, Italy.

Dakar Fashion Week Takes Style Back to the Streets

One of Dakar Fashion Week’s biggest events is free and high-end - a fashion show in a working-class neighborhood -- which event founder and Senegalese designer Adama Paris says takes fashion back to the streets - where it belongs

Dakar Fashion Week Takes Style Back to the Streets

Overfishing Leaves an Industry in Crisis in Senegal

UN Food and Agricultural Organization says more than half of West Africa's fisheries are dangerously depleted

No Good Fish in the Sea: Overfishing in Senegal

No Good Fish in the Sea: Overfishing in Senegal

At first sight, the fishing wharf in Joal, Senegal is teeming with boats, their nets full of wriggling fish. But look a bit closer and you see an industry in crisis. The fish are small and the local fishermen must venture further out to sea to fill their nets. The U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization says more than half of West Africa’s fisheries are dangerously depleted. Ricci Shryock reports for VOA from Joal, Senegal.

Robotics Contest for Youth Promotes Innovation for Economic Growth in Africa

Competition aims to spur investment in science and math education

You Can Go Home Again: One Gambian Journalist's Story

Countless Gambian journalists, activists and opposition members fled threats and intimidation during former-president Yahya Jammeh’s two decades in power. Now some of them are going home as Jammeh begins life in exile. For VOA, Ricci Shyrock has the story of a Gambian radio reporter forced to live in exile in Senegal for the past ten years.

You Can Go Home Again: One Gambian Journalist's Story

Gambian President's Options to Stay in Office Shrinking

Court not convening to hear Yahya Jammeh’s challenge to December’s election results

Gambian President Shows No Sign of Leaving Office After Election Defeat

ECOWAS says Adama Barrow should take office in peaceful transfer of power

Stuck on France-Italy Border, African Migrants Ponder Next Move

Thousands of Africans who continue streaming into Italy often can't reach their target countries

A Transporting Experience

Senegal to Park Colorful ‘Cars Rapide’ Permanently

With Dakar’s crowded streets, authorities say it’s time to retire city’s most iconic mode of public transportation

Senegal to Park Colorful ‘Cars Rapides’ Permanently

Brightly painted cars rapide are a hallmark of Dakar, offering residents a cheap way to get around the capital city since 1976. But the privately owned minibuses are scheduled to be parked for good in late 2018, as Ricci Shryock reports for VOA.

Famed Senegal Singer May Run for Mayor of Dakar

Singer Youssou N'dour has endorsed Senegal's president’s 2017 re-election hid and hopes for Macky Sall’s support in June for mayor of Dakar in June.

Africa's trading partnership with China takes many forms

China's President Xi Jinping has orchestrated an ambitious soft power invasion of African economies that seeks cultural as well as trade ties.

Senegal Law Students Debate ICC Africa Focus

Law students in Dakar question trials of African leaders in the Hague, Netherlands

Back to Their Roots: Afro's Popularity Grows in Senegal's Capital

Some women in Dakar are returning to natural hair styles, saying it's a healthier and a more self-respecting choice

Legislative Elections Could Boost Guinea's Revenues, says IMF

After years of delays, parliamentary polls are now scheduled for the end of September