Guinean cycles across six countries for spot at Egypt's Al-Azhar University

2023-09-21 02:19

A 25-year-old travelled for four months across Africa to reach Egypt's prestigious Al-Azhar university.

A student has cycled 4,000km (2,500 miles) across West Africa, enduring arrests and blazing heat, for a spot at his dream university.

Mamadou Safayou Barry set off from Guinea for Egypt's prestigious Al-Azhar in May, hoping he would be accepted.

The 25-year-old cycled for four months through...