Africa Cape Verde Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet company, was officially launched in Cape Verde, the latest country to approve the low earth orbit satellite connectivity solution, becoming the 117th
Africa Gabon WWF study spanning ten years (2013-2023) reports the scientific discovery of 262 species in Gabon, confirming that FSC-certified forests harbor significantly more large mammals, such as gorillas and elephants, compared to non-certified areas
Africa Namibia Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, leader of the ruling South West Africa People's Organisation party SWAPO, was elected as president of Namibia, garnering 57% of the vote and becoming the country's first female head of state
Africa Togo The Togolese government has officially set the date for the first senatorial elections in the country's history for 2 February 2025, a crucial step in the creation of the institutions envisaged by the Fifth Republic, according to the new Constitution
Africa Ghana The 97,6km Tema - Mpakadan standard-gauge railway (SGR) was officially inaugurated, the first phase of the 1000km Ghana - Burkina Faso Railway Interconnectivity Project, and Ghana's first SGR
Africa Burundi Under the theme "Development of Domestic Tourism", Burundi Tourism Week at Zion Beach, in Bujumbura, will open today 11 presided by the chairman of the African Tourism Board and will run until 14 December
Africa Nigeria President Tinubu stated that the vision of his administration is to position Nigeria as the leading agricultural exporting nation by 2025
Africa Cameroon Five NGOs operating in the country have been suspended or banned for financial irregularities and violations of the law by the Ministry of Territorial Administration, sparking criticism and reactions from various well-known personalities in society
Africa Morocco With 15,9 million registered visitors by the end of November 2024 the Moroccan tourism industry passed an important milestone, marking a 20% increase over the same period in 2023
Africa Sudan Sudanese authorities said they thwarted a s’uicide drones’ attack launched on the Atbara airport, in the River Nile State, by Rapid Support Forces and probably originating from outside the State; it is the last in a number of recent drone attacks
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The renovation of the Avenida Marginal 12 de Julho in the city of São Tomé is proceeding at a good pace, 3 months after the start of work; special attention has been given to safety on the building site
Africa Kenya Kung fu is gaining popularity in the country, where more and more young people, including schoolchildren, are turning to this discipline as a mean of social change, a way to personal redemption, and a job opportunity
Africa Gambia Girls' Pride Gambia recently conducted a 10-day training on hygiene and menstrual health management for female students and teachers, using a game-based learning approach