Africa

The spreading use of cryptocurrencies, despite the ban in effect since 2017, has led Morocco to address the issue and adopt a draft law regulating their use

Plan to implement zero-emission mobility and transform Kampala into a greener, smarter city include the construction of a major new railway line from Malaba, Kenya, with an expected investment of $3 billion; the EU will support a number of projects

The National Safeguarding Community of Practice was launched on 28 November to create a network of professionals dedicated to the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults across Sierra Leone based on knowledge sharing

The French military stationed in Senegal will have to leave the country, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has hinted, underlining that it's only a matter of time

The Trade Development Forum, hosted by the Government of Rwanda and TradeMark Africa, begins today in Kigali with the theme 'Unlocking Africa's Trade Potential through Digital Innovation'.

Nigeria joined 76 other countries to become a beneficiary of the WHO Global Childhood Cancer Initiative aimed at increasing the survival rate of children with cancer globally to at least 60% by 2030

As the nation grapples with weeks of unrest after disputed elections, the governments of the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Norway and Switzerland have jointly condemned the increase in violence against civilians in Mozambique

A project aimed at expanding cultivable areas and widening Djeo-Ankalak-Konde waterway was launched in Dar el Barka region to provide vulnerable groups with access to agricultural land and increase food production particularly of rice and vegetables

The 8th Horn of Africa forum was held in Djibouti amid Ethiopia-Somalia tensions; over 300 delegates were invited to discuss and exhibit constructive ideas on how the Horn of Africa region can strengthen its stability and the importance of rule of law

The exodus of doctors abroad has reached unprecedented levels, with over 1.325 professionals leaving Tunisia in 2023; the majority of those staying are employed in large cities and coastal regions while inland regions remain uncovered or almost deserted

The Togolese Electricity Company today launches a satisfaction survey, aimed at assessing the quality of its services and products among its subscribers, that will run for two months covering Greater Lomé and the other five regions of the country

Zambian Barbra Banda, 24, was honoured as the BBC Women's Footballer of the Year 2024, becoming the first Zambian and second African to win this award in 10 years

Libya's National Oil Corporation said it had reached a new production record, pumping 1.386.030 barrels of crude oil and condensate per day, as well as 203.017 barrels of gas equivalent