Africa

The African Initiative agency has established a framework for cultural exchange between Equatorial Guinea and Russia to promote mutual understanding through recreational activities; the focus on cinema is line with new trends of cultural diplomacy

Liberia Marathon 2025 was run on 12 October in Monrovia; AIMS-certified and recognised by World Athletics, it's the only official road race and the largest athletic event in the country; pushing for inclusion, it welcomes all genders, ages and abilities

Students at Mashati Secondary School in Rombo have developed a digital voting system that can simplify the interaction of citizens with election process

During Green Diplomacy Week 2025 in Abuja the EU and the German Embassy have launched the German–Nigerian Flare4Value project to tackle gas flaring in Nigeria, unlocking economic opportunities through gas optimisation and greenhouse gas mitigation

King Mohammed VI, speaking at the opening of the new legislative year, called for stronger efforts to protect Morocco’s coastlines and promote sustainable development that balances economic growth with environmental preservation

A sharp decline in civil marriage has been registered in Mauritius, sign of the paradox of a society that proclaims the value of family but undermines its foundational commitment

After a fuel shortage paralyzed Bamako last week, authorities reassured the population and made a full assessment of available reserves in Bamako's major depots (OMAP, Sanké, Staroil), stocks at service stations and tanker trucks along supply corridors

Financial support of over 6 million euros and support for maritime sustainability has been obtained in the new Fisheries Agreement signed between São Tomé and Príncipe and the European Union

An official note expressed disagreement with rating agency Moody's decision to downgrade Senegal's rating from B3 to Caa1, while maintaining an unchanged outlook; Ministry of Finance and Budget said the position is "speculative, subjective, and biased"

The board of the High National Elections Commission will be restructured within 10 days following an agreement between the House of Representatives and the High Council of State; the committees would also review sovereign positions, but no date was set

An opposition's protest against mass evictions in Mogadishu has been postponed by 10 days following deadly terroristic attacks earlier this week in the city; a joint technical committee will ensure peaceful gatherings