Africa Cameroon In Cameroon and Congo, exploitation of the immense and promising Mbalam-Nabeba iron ore deposit has begun, including the construction of a 600 km railway line to the autonomous port of Kribi
Africa Republic of the Congo Terminalaux du Bassin du Congo organised a meeting on the topic 'Impact of climate change on occupational health and safety', in order to raise awareness among some 40 employees and sub-contractors
Africa Tanzania The US Embassy in Tanzania has declared a temporary closure for two days due to ongoing network problems in the country, citing the degradation of network services caused by the cutting of an undersea cable affecting Tanzania, Kenya and other nations
Africa Mali A longer transition and a military presidential candidacy to arrive at the longed-for elections are among the almost 300 recommendations contained in the final document resulting from the Inter-Malian Dialogue
Africa South Sudan Almost two-thirds of girls over the age of 15 in South Sudan are illiterate, the US Embassy in Juba said, emphasising the need to increase government funding for girls' education
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The United Nations has made €2.3 million available to support justice and security reform; this is a first collaboration between the country and the Peacebuilding Commission and Fund
Africa Seychelles The International Labour Organisation held a validation workshop with the National Labour Migration Policy Committee to advance plans for the Skills Mobility Framework
Africa Somalia The country asked the UN to end its political mission, which assisted the government to bring peace and stability after attacks by the al-Qaeda-linked extremist group al-Shabab, a decision that followed 'a thorough consideration of strategic priorities'
Africa Togo The country reiterated its call for a 'new Africa' during the fourth African Integration Day in Lomé; Foreign Minister Robert Dussey emphasised the vision of an independent and sovereign Africa on the global stage
Africa Senegal The 32nd Saint-Louis International Jazz Festival will open later this week, taking place 16-20 May in Place Baya and other venues; it will feature 31 international artists and include a Masterclass series on South African Jazz
Africa Libya The Director General of the Libyan Customs Authority, Major General Suleiman Ali Salem, signed two agreements on Customs Cooperation and the Transit Transport Organisation between the Arab countries
Africa Madagascar In the run-up to the elections, sensitive materials, including single bulletins, arrived at Ivato International Airport, welcomed by the chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission, and were sent to all constituencies in the country
Africa Malawi Shalom Maholo is part of a group of climbers who are creating a new climbing route in Mulundi, on Malawi's western border with Mozambique, becoming the first Malawian woman to bolt a new route in the country