Africa Uganda Uganda's Ministry of Finance has announced plans to apply for a $150 million loan from the Chinese bank Exim to develop the country's internet infrastructure
Africa Sudan In the world's largest child displacement crisis, some 7.600 children flee their homes every day in Sudan, according to a new analysis by Save the Children
Africa Somalia The recent seasonal rains, heavier than usual, claimed nearly 100 lives, affecting 2,3 million people according to the Somali Disaster Management Agency
Africa Seychelles The National Assembly commemorated the start of the Week of the Deaf in Seychelles, celebrated in Seychelles from Monday 27 November to Sunday 3 December, by coordinating the first signed session in parliamentary history
Africa Sao Tome and Principe The drainage and irrigation system for agriculture fields in Camavo, Cantagalo district, was inaugurated as part of the joint United Nations project to promote local food value chains and fair employment opportunities
Africa Rwanda The government has opened up the public transport market to privately owned buses as a measure to address the shortage of vehicles and long queues in Kigali; previously, only public transport companies or cooperatives were allowed to transport passengers
Africa Mali A German priest, kidnapped by Al-Qaeda-linked rebels in Mali's capital in November 2022, has been released by his captors
Africa Liberia The National AIDS Commission, in collaboration with the National AID Control Programme and partners, has released the activities that will lead to the commemoration of World AIDS Day 2023 in Liberia
Africa Ghana The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration called for an upward review of passport application fees; among the countries of West African sub-region, Ghana has the lowest passport application fees of $8, followed by Liberia with $40
Africa Djibouti Japan is considering providing defence equipment to Djibouti under a new framework of security assistance, in new cooperation framework clearly aimed at China
Africa Morocco Morocco was awarded best African football team in 2023 by the Union of African Sports Confederations for its feat at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, becoming the first national team from the continent to reach the final four of a World Cup
Africa Sierra Leone The night curfew imposed after the attack by unknown gunmen on the armoury of a military barracks, which took place in the capital Freetown, has now been lifted
Africa Angola The largest diamond mining venture in Angola, the Luele Diamond Project, was officially inaugurated with President Joao Lourenco pressing the button to signal the commence of operations