Africa Ghana The Accra New Town Experimental School building collapsed, resulting in two deaths and 20 injured; the frequency of similar episodes, at least 5 since 2023, draws attention to the safety of construction and the need of proper structural assessments
Africa Equatorial Guinea The delegation from Equatorial Guinea won two of the top international awards in the Regional Workshop “Women and Future Projects in the Congo Basin” held in Libreville, a key regional platform for promoting women's leadership in the agri-food sector
Africa Gabon Digital driving licenses have started to replace the old cardboard format, more vulnerable to document fraud; The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Transport, is part of a broader process of modernizing the public administration.
Africa Botswana RDC Properties, a property giant listed locally, sold assets for over P216 million (€13 million) of non-core assets to improve portfolio quality and reposition for a tighter economic environment strengthening its balance sheet
Africa Eritrea $50 million have been secured for the construction of a 30 MW solar power plant with 30 MWh battery storage, aiming to expand electricity access, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and strengthen grid stability through renewable energy integration
Africa Nigeria Women from Ekuri community in Akamkpa, Cross River State, raised alarm over the devastating impact of illegal logging that is pushing families into hunger, poverty and insecurity after years of community-led successful conservation
Africa Morocco A debate about which institution will fund allowances for teachers working in remote and difficult areas has surged recently; Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports said the issue will be discussed in upcoming meetings with education unions
Africa Niger The process for establishing the AES biometric national identity card has been officially launched by the President of the Republic, Head of State, General Abdourahamane Tiani, who personally registering for it in a symbolic gesture
Africa Somalia Conflict is escalating in the central regions of Hiraan and Galmudug, where clashes between government forces and armed groups have displaced thousands; The United Nations warns drought are worsening food shortages and limiting aid
Africa Benin The General Directorate of the National Market Management Agency ANaGeM in a press conference detailed the reform of Benin's market management system, focusing on the relocation of the Dantokpa market, part of a broader effort to modernize infrastructure
Africa Ivory Coast “Accelerating Decentralization for Effective Local Development” symposium in Yamoussoukro has brought together government officials, local elected representatives, experts and technical partners to discuss territorial governance and commit to change
Africa Togo Five women's cooperatives involved in rice parboiling have received new equipment including large-capacity soaking tanks, eco-friendly stoves, parboiling units; the Food Resilience Systems Program in West Africa aims at cutting losses and raising output
Africa Tanzania Medicins continue to be out of stock in a number of public health facility, despite the government pledged to improve access to medicines nationwide