Africa Cape Verde Cabo Verde Airlines will resume commercial flights to Boston, United States, and to Brazil later this year, in a bid to support the diaspora and trade relations
Africa Zimbabwe Plans have been sketched to begin manufacturing both solar panels and lithium batteries in Zimbabwe in order to promote full energy production autonomy from renewables, ultimately averting the recurrent power outages
Africa Mali Algeria has closed its airspace to flights to and from Mali and recalled its ambassadors from Mali and Niger, in response to what it calls "serious and unfounded allegations" that it shot down a Malian drone
Africa Zambia Former deputy Information and Broadcasting minister urged youths in Zambia not to abuse social media but use it as a platform of sharing developmental ideas information that would sharpen the destiny of Zambia politically, socially and economically
Africa Sudan The attacks on the Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps for internally displaced persons in the Darfur region of Sudan, which resulted in deaths and injuries, have been internationally condemned, with many countries renewing support also to those giving assistance
Africa Guinea In Sanoyah, cracks in buildings, roads and soil appeared overnight two days ago, affecting at least 20 houses and rising concerns in residents and authorities; the cracks keep enlarging and haven’t so far been explained
Africa Cameroon 7.900 Cameroonians, legally in the US under the programme which grants temporary safety from conflict and instability, see the end of their legal protections under new move of the administration of President Donald Trump
Africa Burkina Faso SAMU - Service d’aide médicale urgente, French for Urgent Medical Aid Service, has been inaugurated in its headquarters in Ouagadougou with an official ceremony; the service will offer easier access to urgent treatment
Africa Benin A massive, door-to-door information campaign to fight onchocerciasis - the disease also known as river blindness - has been launched in Benin; the parasitic infection is caused by the roundworm Onchocerca volvulus, with damages compromising eyesight
Africa Angola 247 personalities have been decorated in the frame of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of National Independence; Head of State Joao Lourenço awarded those who have left a distinguished contribution to the nation, either for independence or peace
Africa Lesotho VODACOM M-Pesa mobile money service will be accessible to all mobile users in the country, regardless of their network provider, a revolution for financial transactions, particularly for local producers, shop owners, shopping enthusiasts
Africa Seychelles Seychelles is fully ready to welcome visitors to its national pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Japan; the country is presenting its sustainable development model “A people’s journey: Empowering lives through sustainable tourism, aquaculture and investment.”
Africa Botswana Botswana’s horticulture - a young industry sector - is rapidly gaining ground and showing promising signs of progress: more and more farmers register, commit to raise product quality, pay attention to post-harvest, dialogue increased across platforms