Africa Mozambique The Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo reinaugurated the Serpentarium of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; following requalification and modernization, it is now qualified space for research on different aspects of the snake ecosystem
Africa Mali Mali has been hit by a surge of coordinated attacks by jihadist groups linked to al-Qaeda and Islamic State, targeting military bases, towns and key infrastructure; Authorities have responded with intensified military operations and security measures
Africa Tanzania A London Stock Exchange listed exploration firm has identified nine prospective gold license areas in Lake Victoria goldfields using an AI-assisted exploration program
Africa Ivory Coast Unfair competition from unauthorized foreign operators is disrupting local transport market and putting pressure on Ivorian companies; local stakeholders denounced the situation, High Council of Employers of Land Transport Companies expressed concerns
Africa Namibia Speaking at the University of Namibia's April graduation ceremony in Windhoek, president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah confirmed the institution recorded a 747% increase in student enrolment since 1992, with its student population rising from 3.639 to 30.836
Africa Sao Tome and Principe To mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and African countries and the Year of China-Africa Human and Cultural Exchanges, starting 1 May duty-free is applying to Sao Tomé and more countries with diplomatic ties with China
Africa eSwatini The joint venture that signed a contract to build stretches of MR14 and MR21 consists of companies that were ordered to pay a million-worth penalty for tender collusion in the construction of the Cape Town Stadium in South Africa
Africa Niger World Press Freedom Day was celebrated under the theme "Shaping a Future in Peace", focusing on the role of the media in social cohesion, ethics, and peace; press operators remind that Niger sits amidst a struggle for sovereignty and independence
Africa Ghana Tradional chief of Berekum area has warned against data leaks by bank staff, reminding that releasing private information is highly discouraging and affects rural areas where it is most important to create and support trust to advance financial inclusion
Africa Cameroon An appointed, not elected, President's successor and other themes tabled by proposed constitutional reform are heating the political landscape and the debate: on RFI listeners and experts analyzed implications of the newly created office of Vice President
Africa Mauritius The Green Club project was launched at Camp Laboue women's empowerment center in Terre Rouge; it will support citizen's actions in environmental protection and will be implemented in 8 women's empowerment centers and 13 community centers in Mauritius
Africa Togo Updated National Order of Architects of Togo ONAT lists 168 architects licensed to practice in the country, including 143 men and 25 women, as well as 68 architecture firms
Africa Morocco Main labor unions called rallies on May Day to warn of a widening gap between economic growth and living standards; but subdued turnout and fragmented messaging pointed to both rising anger and weakening mobilization