Africa

A cholera outbreak in Tigray has killed several gold miners and infected over 300 people remains uncontrolled; with a Case Fatality Rate of 3,1%, higher than emergency thresholds, it highlights vulnerability of mining communities to waterborne diseases

A seminar on integrated organic agricultural practices brought together together experts and academics to share findings and discuss innovative solutions as part of Ministry efforts to ensure “Safe and Nutritious Food for Everyone, Everywhere!”

Moroni citizens face a water supply crisis and now depend on tanker trucks and even tanks that they pay for; asking to fix city plumbing and restore public service, they say it is absurd to live through this difficulty in 2025 in the capital

In Brazzaville and four other locations across the country, 645 candidates, mostly science baccalaureate holders, have been applying since September 24 for a place at the National Training Center for Statistics, Demography and Planning

The International Federation of Journalists has condemned the "increase in attacks, threats and intimidation" against journalists and independent media outlets in Guinea-Bissau as the November elections approach

Deputy General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress, Mustapha Gbande, has warned party members against using social media to address internal issues; he suggested members respect the party’s structures avoiding pronouncements online

First Lady Dr. Mariem Mohamed Fadel Dah, participated at the workshop to validate the action plan of Women in Mining Africa 2025–2030; in her speech emphasized the importance of women in the mining sector, focusing on added value, leadership, empowerment

Bela Vista community in the Autonomous Region of Príncipe is expressing growing concern about the quality of daily water, supplied from an open-air reservoir with no protective structures, which residents say poses a serious health risk

For the second quarter of the year 2025, the unemployment rate decreased by 2,6% compared to the same period in 2024

The Electoral Commission met to harmonize the campaign events of the 8 candidates or the upcoming elections scheduled from 12 January to 9 February 2026; campaign rallies will start today

The Cycling World Championship 2025 is ending today in Rwanda: a statement of resilience and renewal; welcoming the world to Kigali is a symbol of the country's recovery and an opportunity for Rwanda to showcase its modern infrastructure

Rising fuel prices and the reintroduction of vehicle tax stickers under President Touadéra are creating social tensions in a fragile economic context leading up to the elections

President could be allowed to serve an unlimited number of terms after the lower house approved major constitutional changes; opposition said the move, which could help keep President in power, presents a fundamental threat to democracy