The African mosque breaking records - but is that good news? Algeria has constructed one of the world's largest mosques, boasting a capacity for 120,000 people and a minaret nearly twice the height of the Pyramid of Giza. The project includes a library, university, and training center. However, criticism over the expense has sparked discontent among some Algerians. | BBC News Africa

The interior of the great Mosque of Djenne, Mali, which is a perfect illustration of the Sudano Sahelian building Design which is indigenous to the Sahelian region of West Africa. This is the region between the Sahara Desert and the tropical region of west Africa. | The African Nomad