Africa

Eswatini is one of Africa’s frontrunners in preparing for the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area Protocol on Investment AfCFTA: the reforms underway aim to attract larger intra-African investment while helping shape the agreement

Niger has officially submitted its request to withdraw from the International Criminal Court calling it an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression"; the country had announced it intention to leave in September 2025, along with Mali and Burkina Faso

At the newly built, with China aid, Seychelles Broadcasting Corporation headquarters, Seychelles and China celebrated the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations with drumbeats, flowing silk, and high-energy martial arts

Several cases of fraud have been reported in various exam centers during 2026 session; Ministry of National Education's report details mass seizures of mobile phones and smartwatches, the exclusion of numerous candidates and invigilators

350 out of 600 contract workers of national telecoms company Gamtel/Gamcel claimed they are yet to receive the compensation benefits granted under the restructuring and privatization of the company, despite World Bank provided US$4,6 million funds

Maternity Ward reopened in Malabo Regional Hospital: it had been relocated to Sampaka Hospital to ensure continuity of service during renovations and now offers more functional spaces equipped with better technology for the care of mothers and newborns

Repossessed assets will be offered to public auction today; businesses and individuals will have an opportunity to acquire commercial vehicles and heavy equipment disposed of by Nedbank Eswatini

Over 170 tonnes of tilapia were produced in Jan-Jun 2026 in Mandimba and Majune, Niassa province, under Small-scale Aquaculture Development Project PRODAP; the initiative aims at strengthening food security, generating income and creating local employment

New regulation of motorcycle traffic and parking in the urban community of Makabana has been issued by the Administrator-Mayor following the increase in motorcycle accidents and the need to preserve public order and safety

The controversial constitutional amendment that expands MPs role and reduces presidential powers was passed amid chaos in the Assembly and protests in the streets; the government said it will be put to a referendum

As stock shortages affect a number of healthcare facilities, including clinics, health centers, and hospitals across Gabon, Ministry of Health has been instructed to take immediate measures to ensure regular supply of medicines throughout the country

Lesotho moved to deepen economic ties with Botswana by proposing closer collaboration in mineral beneficiation, as resource-rich African countries intensify efforts to capture more value from their natural resources amid shifting global commodity markets