Africa Eswatini The University of Eswatini has moved to increase access for students with disabilities through the establishment of a Disability Support Resource Centre
Africa Ethiopia A 46% increase in export revenue from coffee, tea and spices was recorded in the first quarter of the current fiscal year
Africa Ivory Coast The members of the Economic Community of West African States should start a common currency by 2025, one year ahead of schedule, according to President Alassane Ouattara
Africa Sierra Leone Freetown will host the Women in Tourism Regional Congress later this month, a pivotal three-day event aimed at reshaping tourism landscape and opportunities for African women through enhanced education, technological innovation and improved finance access
Africa South Africa The country has ordered Taiwan to move its embassy from Pretoria to Johannesburg by the end of the month, a final sign of strengthening relations with China
Africa South Sudan The US Ambassador to South Sudan, Michael J. Adler, and the Governor of the Central Bank, Dr. James Alic, assessed the ongoing financial reforms in view of the upcoming meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank
Africa Chad The $500 million loan from the Abu Dhabi Development Fund provides a subsidised rate of 1% over 18 years to cover flood emergencies
Africa Burkina Faso Over 350 people accused of hostile behaviour and terrorist espionage were arrested, according to a statement issued by the Burkinabé government's Information Service
Africa Benin During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, held annually in October, doctors emphasised the "very important" role that religious leaders could play in "demystifying breast cancer"
Africa Lesotho The government has launched the Lesotho Public Sector Foundations for Service Delivery Project, an initiative to overhaul the country's public service sector by enhancing digital infrastructure and better financial management
Africa Liberia Rural women leaders in Liberia have launched an action against drug abuse with the specific aim of engaging ghettos and those selling drugs in communities
Africa Mauritius A new variety of papaya, named Goldie, developed by the Agro-Food Research and Extension Institute, was presented by the Ministry of Agribusiness and Food Security at a sales exhibition at Réduit Agricultural Services
Africa Gambia The 81st regular session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights officially opened in Banjul with representatives of member states, civil society organisations and human rights advocates