Africa

In his first State of the Nation address, President Boakai pledged to train 10.000 young people in digital skills within his first six months in office; the initiative is now an evident success across the country, said Liberia Telecommunications Authority

Foreign travel for government officials for holiday purposes has been banned to promote a reconnection with cultural roots and foster closer relations with local communities, explained Gabon's government spokesperson, Colonel Ulrich Manfoumbi

Natnael Berhane, Eritrean professional cyclist and a member of the Istanbul Belediye Spor, took first place in the Soganli Grand Prix

A capacity-building workshop on the theme 'Combating traditions and myths that encourage early and forced marriages' was organized in Niamey by Alliance des Religieux pour le Développement Socio-éducatif Économique et Sanitaire and NGO Girls First Fund

The Maternal Mortality Action Fund (MAMA) will soon be established as part of an ongoing negotiation for a $500 million loan from the World Bank

UNDP is working with the government to shape an inclusive and rights-based digital transformation, assessing safeguards and privacy, accessibility for those living in areas with low connectivity, and usability of digital identity to authenticate services

Devastating floods caused by torrential rains have led the Mali government to declare a national emergency and a state of natural disaster; 30 people have died and ove 47. 000 were affected since the start of the rainy season

An innovative fashion show in Mzuzu organised by Upie Collection aims to challenge social norms and promote a more inclusive definition of beauty, with disabled models alongside able-bodied models

Seychelles Oral Health Services proudly celebrated the 50th anniversary of the dental therapy profession and the great contribution of dental therapists, recognising their dedication and long-standing service to the community

The country, the African Union Commission and the United Nations Refugee Agency signed the second addendum to the MoU of 10 September 2019 extending the Emergency Transit Mechanism from the State of Libya to the Republic of Rwanda

The part-time faculty and university service providers declared an indefinite general strike at Marien Ngouabi University following the non-payment of holiday hours

TRUSTCO Group Holdings - an investing, banking and insurance group - has surrendered its banking licence to the Bank of Namibia and stopped its banking operations

The Green Climate Fund is contributing $41,9 million to a project aimed at increasing the climate resilience of the water supply for drinking water and irrigation in areas most exposed to climate risks