Africa Niger Same-sex relationships have been criminalized under a new penal code that introduced prison terms and fines; The move marks a major shift in the country’s legal framework and has drawn concern from human rights groups
Africa Ghana Ghana’s music industry mourns legendary producer and sound engineer George Bennisah, known as Cash Two; musicians, producers, and fans paid tribute to a man whose influence helped shape the sound of several generations of Ghanaian music
Africa Niger The International Monetary Fund and Niger reached a staff-level agreement on the ninth review of Extended Credit Facility program; The IMF cited strong economic performance despite security challenges, paving the way for additional financing
Africa Tunisia Most of Tunisia's climate budget will be invested into water and agriculture, allocating around $1.9 billion to improve irrigation, secure water supplies and strengthen food production against drought and rising temperatures
Africa Uganda Uganda Airlines has placed the largest aircraft order in its history, committing to the purchase of ten Boeing jets to expand its international and intercontinental networks and position itself as a stronger player in regional and global aviation
Africa Guinea-Bissau New issuance of government bonds in the regional financial market raises €22,9 million for the Guinean Public Treasury
Africa Zambia The UPND 2026 Manifesto was launched: President Hichilema's plan is a development agenda anchored on economic expansion, lower living costs, increased production and improved public service delivery
Africa Burundi Burundi will benefit from a new US funding aimed to finance readiness in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreaks; the $20 million budget will be shared with Kenya, Rwanda and South Sudan
Africa Comoros Editor and managing editor of La Gazette des Comores were released after being questioned at Moroni prosecutor's office; now under judicial supervision, they must appear twice a week before judge investigating alleged spread of dangerous misinformation
Africa Mauritania Two financing conventions have been signed with the EU for a total €40 million; one concerns the “Southern Borders” project for stability and improved living conditions, the other will improve access to health services, with focus on women and girls
Africa Gambia Namibia will open a diplomatic representation in The Gambia the first time; according to both countries, the honorary consulate will be a step towards strengthening diplomatic, economic and people-to-people relations
Africa Sierra Leone In her fight against kush mayor of Freetown invited citizens to register with an approved waste service provider via 8244 or the city's website, as paying kush victims to get rid of garbage generates more addiction, uncorrect disposal more pollution
Africa Libya Government of National Unity GNU has temporarily suspended the issuance of visas on arrival at airports and air entry points as part of efforts to regulate the entry of foreign nationals and strengthen border controls