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
Africa Chad On the sidelines of the 4th session of the Algerian-Chadian Joint Commission, an air transport agreement has been officially signed by the Ministers of Transport and Civil Aviation of Chad and Algeria in the presence of each country's President
Africa Cape Verde The election campaign for 17 May legislative elections began with the two largest parties in rallying in Praia with opposite visions for Cape Verde's future: Movement for Democracy asked for "another term", African Party PAICV is "strong and prepared"
Africa Central African Republic National Assembly's final ordinary session on 30 April marked the end of the 7th legislature; led by Speaker Simplice Mathieu Sarandji, the ceremony took place in the presence of Prime Minister Félix Moloua, members of the government, foreign diplomats
Africa Mozambique ReliefWeb Health Cluster April Bulletin on Mozambique reports a complex humanitarian crisis characterized by overlapping impact of climate-related shocks and conflict disrupting essential health services amid increased risk of waterborne disease outbreaks
Africa Mali Russian paramilitary forces operating alongside the Malian army carried out air strikes against Tuareg rebels advancing near Kidal Region; Verified footage indicates Moscow-backed forces played a direct combat role in efforts to halt the rebel offensive
Africa Gambia President Barrow inaugurated a D1.2 billion ($17 million) road project in Kiang West, underlining that it will improve connectivity, facilitate trade, ease transport of goods and people, and boost local economic activity
Africa Burkina Faso Rice import is suspended throughout the country; the measure was announced by Burkinabe government in a press release informing all economic operators, with immediate effect, and aims to support the sale of domestic rice production