Africa Guinea Parties backing coup-leader-turned-President Mamady Doumbouya have won at least 100 out of 147 seats in Guinea's legislative elections; ongoing legal challenges and pending Supreme Court resolutions make counts for the remaining seats provisional
Africa Central African Republic A surge in insecurity prompted residents along Bamingui-Kouroukou road to demand intervention from authorities; in an assessment supported by MINUSCA communities denounced the ongoing threats and called for deployment of Defense and Security Forces
Africa Angola 3rd edition of the Luanda Art Fair will open today, featuring artistis from Angola, the DRC, and Namibia; an initiative of cultural producer Maia Tanner, it will take place at the Palácio de Ferro with exhibitions, performances, lectures, workshops
Africa Benin Closed since 2023, the Benin-Niger border could reopen in the coming weeks; a committee of experts has been working on the modalities for the resumption of a vital trade route between the Gulf of Guinea and the Sahel
Africa Democratic Republic of the Congo The Church is fighting deadly traditions and distrust, as Ebola spreads through conflict-hit eastern Congo; with health workers and aid agencies, the church is battling also displacement, weak healthcare systems, misinformation and deep public mistrust
Africa eSwatini For 2026 MTN Bushfire Festival Ngwenya Border Post registered the highest traffic volume handling 12.517 arrivals of the total 26.000 entries; 32 aircraft landed at King Mswati III Airport, demonstrating global interest in the festival and the destination
Africa Cape Verde Cape Verde will face Spain in its opening match of the 2026 World Cup; supported by a vibrant diaspora, the team is led by legendary "Bubista" the Blue Sharks intend to write a new chapter in their footballing history
Africa Sao Tome and Principe Local pepper obtained its first international HACCP certification, the highest food safety standard worldwide; the achievement reinforces the credibility and competitive potential of the Pepper and Vanilla Production and Export Cooperative CEPIBA
Africa Mali The Alliance of Sahel States AES comprising Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, plans to launch a joint airline by the end of 2026 to improve mobility among the three countries, reducing dependence on foreign airlines and facilitating trade
Africa Eritrea The 7th Asmara Marathon was held on Sunday on the historic, tree-lined streets of the capital; The event featured a historic first-time women's 21 km half-marathon, along with men's and women's main races, Paralympic events, and a 3 km mass sport event
Africa Namibia A computerised learner driving licence test system and an online booking and payment platform have been launched at the Okahandja Namibia Traffic Information System centre, a shift into modernising driver testing services in Namibia
Africa Algeria Algeria is opening up to investments, reinforcing its position as a regional power and a key strategic hub connecting the Mediterranean, the Sahel and North Africa, according to a study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington
Africa Guinea-Bissau Six months after the coup d'état of November 2025., Guinea-Bissau remains under military control in a climate of political tension and repression of fundamental freedoms; citizens who spoke to international press said they are exhausted by golpes