Africa

New trainers have completed their course and will educate people in green skills and circular waste management; part of CircuWasteVetAfrica funded by the Erasmus+ and EU, the program is helping agricultural community start activities of circular economy

President Mnangagwa signed into law constitutional changes that extend his time in office to 2030; new legislation, approved by Parliament last month, also introduces a provision allowing presidents to be elected by lawmakers instead of direct public vote

Public electricity company EDM used 8,5 billion Meticais, or $133,2 million, to pay remunerations in 2025; EDM report by Mozambique’s Institute for the Management of State Holdings IGEPE says costs with the company’s personnel reached 8,5 billion Meticais

Nearly 800 projects have been completed in the Iffou region since 2018, with a physical execution rate of 88%, the Regional Council announced in Daoukro at the end of 3rd ordinary meeting for the 2026 financial year

Al-Harouj Oil Operations Company has launched the trial operation of its produced water injection system at the Tibesti Field, marking a step toward improving efficiency, strengthening water management, and supporting sustainable oil production

Notables of Linga village advocate for rural development as primary mean of combating poverty in their community; on Radio Deke Luka they said strengthening agricultural activities and basic infrastructure is essential to improving living conditions

Resumption of air routes with Madagascar stalled upon the signing of an airport security agreement and over demanding the automatic return of seized assets in disregard of Comorian legal procedures, which Moroni rejected

Under the theme "A year of construction, a future to build together", the ruling Democratic Union of Builders UDB has celebrated its first anniversary on 5 July in Libreville

Juba International Airport will officially open Terminal 3 on 9 July 2026, addressing chronic congestion at its primary hub known as ROCOterminal; The inauguration, a long-delayed priority, coincides with South Sudan's Independence Day celebrations

The Prime Minister pledges to break the administrative deadlock that is compromising budget expenditure; slowness and cumbersome administrative procedures are reasons for the government's poor budget execution, said pledging to eliminate these obstacles