Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo Mandombe writing, a unique style of writing taught by the Kimbanguist church, is gaining popularity; church leaders claim it has the potential to stimulate the creativity, spirituality and academic skills of all Africans
Africa Libya The Mufti of Libya, Sheikh Al-Sadiq Al-Ghariani, warned against the dangers of indoctrination that will be caused by imposing the 'Saudi curriculum exported by Saudi intelligence units' on mosque and school students
Africa Mauritania Mauritania is hosting over 262.000 refugees from Mali, mostly women and children, estimates UN refugee agency
Africa Djibouti Djibouti signed with Egypt a milestone agreement to build a 276,5 kilowatt solar power plant to increase the country's energy independence; ties between the two countries have obviously benefitted and been reinforced
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"