Africa

The Africa Six Advisory Council and the Centre for Anglican Women's Leadership and Research in Africa met at Thaba Bosiu Cultural Village, in the Diocese of Lesotho, for a strategic planning retreat

Sam Nujoma, who has been the first president of Namibia after the independence from South Africa, has died at the age of 95; President for 15 years, was considered a father of the fatherland who led the country towards democracy

The Agadez region horticulturists' fair in Niamey is being held from 1 to 28 February 2025; unlike previous editions held in Place Toumo, the 2025 edition takes place in the traditional games arena, commonly known as the Wrestling Arena

Former Mozambican presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane has announced that he will create his own political party, after announcing the end of his relationship with Podemos, with which he had a 'political agreement' for last October's elections

Graduates who embarked on higher studies were urged to serve their country by contributing their knowledge, skills and experience gained at university by PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam

Mali will integrate its mineral resources into the national strategy for the country's overall quest for stability, said Mines Minister Amadou Keita

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the African Union, the United Nations and the Arab League to support the roadmap the government presented after extensive consultations with national and social forces

At Army Headquarters, Cockerill Barracks in Freetown, the first US-Sierra Leone National Defence Coordination Meeting was held to discuss and prioritise cooperation for the coming years

Crude oil production from the Sangomar field is expected to reach around 30,53 million barrels in 2025; the estimates have been announced by the Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mining

From 1 to 7 February 2025, UNICEF-Congo undertook a field mission to monitor flooding in the localities of Makotimpoko in the Highlands department and Mossaka in the Cuvette department

A major earthquake monitoring enhancement project is almost complete; it was launched in March 2024 in cooperation with Japan, UNESCO and the National Centre for Scientific and Technical Research

A consignment of essential medicines, supplies and an electroencephalography machine with accessories has been delivered to the Ministry of Health by the World Health Organisation

Comprehensive guidelines for sustainable use of wetlands across the country are being developed by the government with the intention of launching them by the end of the year, to address the growing environmental challenges and threats they face nationwide