Africa

Amid escalating conflict in the Middle East, Mauritius could potentially be held legally responsible or face international pressure for US strikes launched from Diego Garcia following 2025 Chagos Islands agreement

Nearly 30 tons of fish unfit for consumption were seized at the Port of Conakry; the shipment was impounded and seized to prevent it from being released onto the market, presented to the press and finally buried in Dubréka prefecture

$6 billion, mostly concessional financing, will be granted by the World Bank over the next five years, as the institution aims to fund Mozambique's public investment projects

South Sudan will set a new date for elections in June; announcement was made by Professor Akok at a meeting in Juba that the president on the progress made by the Commission as the country prepares for general elections scheduled for December 2026

Nairobi-based Nation Media Group, East Africa’s largest media house, has been acquired by Tanzanian business magnate Rostam Azizi, raising concerns about potential political interference with the region’s most influential news outlets

For the Yoga Yoga Jajja celebration thousands of Ugandans gathered to acknowledge the 2026 election victory of President Museveni, confirming him for a 7th mandate with 71,65% of the votes

The National Federation of Weavers was received in audience by the President of the Transitional Legislative Assembly; the delegation expressed gratitude for the commitment to preserve and promote Faso Dan Fani the iconic fabric of Burkinabè heritage

To reduce reliance on the export of raw mineral, Botswana plans to increase its presence along the mineral value chain: an assessment is underway to evaluate technical and commercial feasibility of a copper refinery anchored to the Khoemacau Copper Mine

A workshop on aquatic biodiversity conservation with 15 AU member states concluded in Lomé; part of project “Conserving Aquatic Biodiversity in Africa’s Blue Economy”, it focused on international legal instruments for marine resource management

At the opening of the 2026 cashew season, government said it will strengthen control mechanisms to ensure that cashew nuts are exported legally, warning of losses amounting to $50 million annually because of smuggling

To reinforce institutional presence at the side of farmers and ranchers and bring public services closer to the agricultural sector, a delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has been inaugurated in São Lourenço dos Órgãos