Africa Comoros The Head of State and many members of the government attended the official welcoming ceremony of the dialysis centre in Fomboni, built by the Emirates Red Crescent
Africa Togo A four-month training program for Togolese artists has been launched by UNESCO to help them take better ownership of their rights and earn from their work
Africa Sudan The Sudanese army has blocked civilians from entering the city of Wad Madani; soon after the war began between the army and the Rapid Support Forces on April 15, Wad Madani became a safe haven for those fleeing the carnage
Africa Sierra Leone Sierra Leone National Health Emergency Agency launched by President Bio to effectively tackle epidemics, describing the event as a “landmark step following the passing into law of the Public Health Act 2022 by the Parliament of Sierra Leone”
Africa Sao Tome and Principe Artisanal fishing, an economic activity that provides a livelihood for about 15% of Sao Tome and Principe's families, is in decline due to the presence of large foreign fishing groups heavily impacting on the system
Africa Namibia Miss Earth Namibia 2023 Martha Kautanevali unveiled her national costume 'The Aloe Plant' for the Miss Earth 2023 pageant to be held on 22 December at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Africa Algeria The country has joined the Guided Trade Initiative to boost pan-Africa trade, a commitment of Algeria's, said Minister of Trade and Export Promotion Tayeb Zitouni
Africa Morocco The 2nd edition of the African Book Festival in Marrakech, to take place from 8 to 11 February 2024, has been announced, with a rich programme focusing on the editorial and scientific current affairs of African writers, thinkers and intellectuals
Africa Chad About 8 million registered voters will go to the polls today to decide whether to adopt a new constitution; the 'yes' vote is supported by a broad alliance of parties, including the military-led transitional government led by General Mahamat Deby
Africa Guinea-Bissau Police officers have been deployed since Wednesday to prevent any access to the premises of the National Assembly; MPs of Pai-Terra Ranka coalition had gathered in front of Parliament to continue activities, despite the decree to dissolve the Assembly
Africa eSwatini The country has been ranked the most corrupt in Africa at 87%, by Afrobarometro, a pan-African and independent research network; due to the shortage of medicines caused by corruption, hundreds of people have died since the health crisis broke out
Africa Djibouti The World Bank has approved a new International Development Association credit in the amount of $15 million to improve the competitiveness and resilience of some agribusiness value chains in Djibouti
Africa Liberia The export of unprocessed natural rubber has been banned by new Executive Order signed by the President, which mentions that the rubber industry has been greatly affected by abuse, misuse and theft over time